Biological Anthropologists Are Interested in Nonhuman Primates Because __________

question 45

Multiple Choice

Biological anthropologists are interested in nonhuman primates because __________.

• A) we share a common ancestry
• B) studying their evolutionary history can teach us about evolutionary processes in general
• C) because they are intrinsically interesting
• D) all of these

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Definitions:

Chamber's Rock Walls

The solid, often vertical, rock faces forming the sides of geological chambers or cavities.

Mantle Plume

A rising column of hot, solid mantle material that originates from deep within the Earth, potentially causing volcanic activity when it reaches the surface.

Less Dense

This term refers to a material that has a lower density, meaning fewer mass units per volume, making it more buoyant or likely to float in a denser substance.

Mostly Molten

Refers to the state of material that is primarily in a liquid form due to high temperatures, often relating to the Earth's mantle.