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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:
Question #1
A Paleocene primates that may have been the first anthropoids.
B Eocene organisms that may have been the first primates
C Paleocene organisms that may have been the first primates.
D Eocene primates that are the earliest anthropoids.
Question #2
A a 2-1-2-3 dental formula
B a Y-5 molar pattern.
C bilophodont molars.
D a long canine tooth in males.
Question #3
A development of Dryopithecus.
B adaptive radiation of Euprimates.
C spread of Sivapithecus
D extinction of many primate species.
Question #4
A climate change.
B a meteor impact.
C a disease pandemic.
D early humans hunting them for food.
Question #5
A proprimates.
B dryopithecids
C adapids.
D proconsulids.
Question #6
A gorilla
B orangutan
C chimpanzee
D gibbon
Question #7
A species could see predators from further away, thereby securing time to flee.
B predators had the ability to see primates better.
C better vision allowed for better access to fruits and small insects
D primate traits arose as adaptations to preying on insects and small animals
Question #8
A primate.
B anthropoid.
C ape.
D New World monkey.
Question #9
A adapids.
B dryopithecids.
C proconsulids.
D plesiadapiforms.
Question #10
A any time periods in the past.
B the time frames during which a certain fossil species existed.
C divisions of time based on cultural standards, as in “Stone Age
D divisions in geologic time divided into periods and epochs.
Question #11
A carbon 14
B dendrochronology
C electron spin resonance
D biostratigraphy
Question #12
A temperature estimated using any of several methods
B isotope ratios
C sea levels
D weather
Question #13
A bones and teeth
B shells
C ceramics
D wooden objects
Question #14
A These areas provided better preservation.
B Only these areas were conducive to sustaining life
C More populations of species lived in these areas and nowhere else.
D Many villagers in these areas gather fossils to sell
Question #15
A carbon 13 and carbon 12.
B radioisotopes
C index fossils.
D carbon 14.
Question #16
A sedimentary rock
B shell
C igneous rock
D bone
Question #17
A geolayering.
B paleomagnetism.
C superposition.
D fluorine analysis.
Question #18
A period.
B era.
C phylogeny.
D chronological sequence.
Question #19
A avoiding risk-taking behavior.
B competition between males for access to reproductive-age females.
C avoiding violence against competitors for female access.
D engaging in care of young
Question #20
A several species of primates coexist socially.
B some primate societies are female only.
C some primate societies are male only.
D within any primate group, individuals representing different kinships, ranks, ages, and sexes often form alliances.
Question #21
A males acquire resources to ensure the survival of their offspring
B reproduction places different energy demands on males and females, resulting in different reproductive strategies.
C reproduction has similar energy demands for both sexes, so males and females respond accordingly.
D primates do not vary in their abilities to respond to differing energy requirements.
Question #22
A relates to sexual courtship rituals in primates.
B tends to be lower than in groups where males disperse and compete with unrelated males.
C is the study of sexual intercourse between primates.
D determines male and female social hierarchy.
Question #23
A emotional impulses produced randomly and involuntarily.
B the type of predator and the predator’s attack strategy.
C individual factors, as in humans.
D conditioning in the lab by primatologists.
Question #24
A quality, distribution, and availability of food.
B cooperation, altruism, and quantity for sharing.
C speed, agility, and strength.
D source, quantity, and safety.
Question #25
A niche competition
B adaptive radiation
C predation
D habitat
Question #26
A occurs only between primates that are not relatives.
B is not an advantage of cooperation within a society.
C is behavior that benefits others while causing a disadvantage to the individual.
D is not a beneficial evolutionary adaptation.
Question #27
A genetic classification of chimpanzees and humans, hence their use of the term hominid to describe human ancestors.
B anatomical classifications of chimpanzees and humans, as this is most appropriate when looking at adaptation and anatomy.
C cladistic classifications of chimpanzees and humans, as this is most appropriate for their research.
D None of the answers
Question #28
A not highly adaptable to changing environments but do well in zoos
B among the most endangered animals due to human exploitation of resources
C among the most endangered animal species due to disease
D a healthy population living in a subtropical environment.
Question #29
A a precision grip.
B short digits.
C an expanded reliance on sense of smell.
D opposable thumbs.
Question #30
A the ability to brachiate.
B adaptation to life in the savanna.
C adaptation to life in the trees.
D the ability to move on four limbs.
Question #31
A Africa.
B Asia.
C South America.
D Madagascar.
Question #32
A made strictly of muscle.
B present in most primates.
C present only in some platyrrhines.
D present in catarrhine primates.
Question #33
A 2 / 1 / 3 / 3
B 1 / 1 / 2 / 3.
C 2 / 1 / 2 / 3.
D 3 / 1 / 2 / 3.
Question #34
A arboreal adaptation, parental investment, and the presence of dietary plasticity.
B the presence of a rhinarium, increased mobility, and an opposable thumb.
C increased mobility, arboreal adaptation, and brachiation.
D the presence of a rhinarium, forward-facing eyes, and increased parental care.
Question #35
A a reduced number of teeth.
B a larger brain.
C smaller eye orbits.
D an enlarged olfactory bulb and enlarged scent glands