Not all bones are suitable for bioarchaeological analyses, rendering age and sex estimations impossible. What factors might influence whether human remains are suitable for bioarchaeological study? Detail at least TWO reasons that might render human bones unsuitable for study: answer in complete sentences. (2 pts).

How can the body weight of the animals be measured? Explain each method.

Question 1 Which of the following bones is not part of the axial skeleton?   a scapula   b skull   c vertebral column   d thoracic cage

Describe the role of X-ray photography and Mass Spectroscopy in archaeological analysis.

From the following 5 characters, characterise at least 2 key features of the  dinosaur teeth provided and use it to determine whether each dinosaur is a carnivore or a herbivore. Write the supporting characteristics out in full but also give the associated character number and its state e.g., denticles absent, 4(0).   1. Tooth shape: (0) Cylindrical [inconclusive] (1) Conical [carnivore] (2) Low and broad [herbivore]   2. Tooth curvature: (0) Straight [inconclusive] (1) Recurved [carnivore]   3. Tooth top: (0) Flat [herbivore] (1) Single sharp cusp [carnivore] (2) Multiple sharp cusp [herbivore] (3) Single rounded cusp [inconclusive]   4. Denticles (serrations): (0) Absent [inconclusive] (1) ‘Coarse’, few in number and very large [herbivore] (2) ‘Fine’, many and relatively small [carnivore]   5. Constriction between top and base of tooth  (0) Absent or weak. Constriction occupies >85% of largest width [inconclusive] (1)Well-developed. Construction occupying ≤85% of largest width…

Name four characteristics/properties of all living organisms.  For each describe how homo sapiens(humans) meet the criteria.

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Radiometric dating and the cranial capacity measurements are back from the paleolab for the specimen your friend at the museum called you about.  She calls again to tell you the results.  The cranial capacity is 442 cubic centimeters and it dates to 3 million years ago.  After having identified the cranial traits present, you can now take this new information and provide, at least, the genus you think it could belong to in order to help your friend. Based on this information, choose from the options below, the category to which you think it most likely belongs. Group of answer choices Robust Australopithecine early Genus Homo Pre-Australopith Late Genus Homo Gracile Australopithecine Premodern

Which of the following are traits are observed in Homo erectus crania (select all that apply)? Group of answer choices long and low overall cranial shape robust nuchal torus maximum cranial breadth below the ear large canines large supraorbital browridge high degree of post-orbital constriction sagittal crest

Which of the following has been favored by natural selection for populations living near the equator to protect against high levels of UV radiation and to prevent degradation of folate? Group of answer choices evaporative cooling vasodilation lighter skin darker skin lactase persistence