ANTH Physical and Biological Anthropology 5

Question 1

Which characteristic distinguishes apes from monkeys?

Accepted Answer

Absence of a tail

Answer

Apes lack tails, whereas most monkeys have them.

Question 2

The gradual increase in hominin brain size over evolutionary time is referred to as what trend?

Accepted Answer

Encephalization

Answer

Encephalization describes the evolutionary increase in brain size relative to body size.

Question 3

Which stone tool tradition is associated with Homo habilis?

Accepted Answer

Oldowan

Answer

The Oldowan is the earliest stone tool industry, linked to Homo habilis.

Question 4

Gene flow between populations tends to have what effect on genetic differences?

Accepted Answer

It reduces differences between populations

Answer

Gene flow mixes alleles between populations, making them more genetically similar.

Question 5

Allen's rule states that animals in cold climates tend to have what feature?

Accepted Answer

Shorter limbs and extremities

Answer

Allen's rule links cold climates to shorter extremities that reduce heat loss.

ANTH (Anthropology) Practice Test