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1
Paleoanthropology refers to the study of primate and human evolution in the broadest possible sense.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2
Taphonomy refers to the study of fossil pollen.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3
Chronometric dating determines the sequence in time by showing which specimen is older, but not its exact date.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4
Stratigraphy refers to the use of the geological process of superposition. This is an example of a relative dating method.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5
Sexual dimorphism refers to the size differences between males and females within a species, and is an important consideration when examining the fossil record.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6
Relative dating determines the sequence in time by showing which specimen is older.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7
Stable isotope analysis of fossil remains is useful in providing information on diet.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8
The therapsids were a group of mammal-like reptiles with reptilian anatomical features.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9
The Cenozoic era is often called the "Age of Dinosaurs."
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10
Biostratigraphy is a relative dating method that involves the comparison of animal remains found at different sites to determine similarity in time levels
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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