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Which of the following statements is true of non-human primates?
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Most species shape their environment in an adaptive way--they modify the environment so that it is easier for them to live.
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Among most species, there is active, planned cooperation in acquiring food.
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c)
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Chimpanzees have been observed using tools to help in acquiring food and water.
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Which of the following statements is true of chimpanzees?
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Their tool use is instinctive.
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Different communities of chimpanzees invent different kinds of tools.
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c)
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Their children must discover the necessary survival skills by themselves--their parents do not teach them.
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Which of the following is an advantage of living in a group for non-human primates.
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The young can learn survival skills from experienced, knowledgeable adults in the community.
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b)
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It is easier to avoid being eaten by predators.
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It is easier to acquire food.
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all of the above
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The majority of non-human primate species are primarily or exclusively:
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a)
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vegetarians
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b)
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carnivores
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Which of the following statements is true of primates?
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Compared to most other animals, primates have unusually large brain to body size ratios.
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b)
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No primate other than humans can see themselves in a mirror.
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Their relatively great intelligence is a result of nature selecting for tool making ability.
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| 6. |
Based on the extent and diversity of natural habitats, what is the most biologically successful monkey?
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a)
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marmosets
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b)
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baboons
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c)
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macaques
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| 7. |
The most biologically successful ape has been the:
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chimpanzees
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b)
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gorillas
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c)
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orangutans
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The most biologically successful primate has been the:
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a)
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chimpanzees
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b)
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macaques
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c)
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humans
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Protocultural means:
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a)
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having the beginnings of culture
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b)
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not having any learned behavior patterns
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c)
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complex culture like that of humans today
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