1Which of the following morphological or behavioral traits c

1.Which of the following morphological or behavioral traits characterizes the superfamily Hominoidea?     A) narrow palate B) tail absent c)pair living d) terrestrial

2.Which ape is best known for its tool use? a)bonobos b)organutans c)chimpanzees d)gorillas

3. In scientific terms, what is a hypothesis?

a) a confirmed observation

b) an observed explanation for a fact

c) a well supported expalnation of aspects of the natural world

d) a potential explanation for an observable fact

4. which of the following is not ture about the principles of sexual selection?

a)sexual selection favors traits that enhance the ability to survive

b)sexual selection acts on one sex only

c)intersexual selection refers to (female) mate choice

d)intersexual and intrasexual selection are the two main types

Solution

Answer (1) tail was absent in hominids (B)

Answer (2) chimpanzees are closest to humaans and are some of few primates known for tool use (C)

Answer (3) a hypothesis is a (d) a potential explanation for an observed fact

Answer (4) (b) acts on one sex only