An Anthropologist with a __________ Specialization Focuses Much of His

question 38

Multiple Choice

An anthropologist with a __________ specialization focuses much of his or her research on a particular region of the world.

• A) theoretical
• B) time period
• C) geographical
• D) political

Know the impact of global warming on the distribution of biomes and species adaptation.

Recognize the role of physical barriers and landmass movements in biodiversity and species distribution.

Grasp the concept of speciation and the processes that lead to it, including vicariance and dispersal.

Understand the concept of biome classification based on climatic conditions and predominant plant life.

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Definitions:

Deductive Reasoning

A judgment-making process in which the outcome depends on the compatibility of several premises presumed to be factual.

Theory-Theory

The idea that children attempt to explain everything they see and hear by constructing theories.

Scaffolding

An educational approach of providing temporary support to help learners progress toward stronger understanding and greater independence in the learning process.

Conservation

In psychology, the concept that certain properties of an object remain the same despite changes in the object's appearance, a key stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development.