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Second only to humans, the ape clade shows the greatest intelligence among all of the primates. Provide specific examples of ape intelligence both in terms of information that has been gained from field studies as well as that determined in the laboratory.

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In terms of social organization and behavior members of the Hominoidea show the greatest diversity among all primates. Discuss this diversity among the different hominoids and provide ecological reasons why this diversity exists. Use specific examples from different species in answering this question.

Bipeds have __ in comparison to knuckle walkers.

longer tail for balance
shorter legs in relation to arms
more equal arm and leg length
longer legs in relation to arms

To faciliate efficient bipedal locomotion, the pelvis should be

basin shaped
behind the spine to keep the weight off the pelvis
flat and wide
long and narrow

The foot of a hominin

all of these
should have a high arch
has an enlarged big toe
has the big toe inline with other toes

In hominins, the foramen magnum is positioned

forward, at the base of the skull
wide for balance
laterally, to either the left or right side
at the back of the skull

In a biped, the __ should be angled toward the midline from the hip point to knee joint to keep the torso positioned over the center of gravity.

ossa coxae
spine
femur
foramen magnum

A comparision between the spine of a human and that of a great ape shows that a human spine

has three distinct curves - two backward and one forward - for balance
should have two distinct curves to keep the weight centered above the pelvis
is "C" shaped as a result of one backward curve in order to keep the trunk over the legs
is straight in order to facilitate upright posture

The ossa coxae and the sacrum make up the

pelvis
cranium
foot
spine

Hominins are committed to bipedalism and cannot locomote efficiently in any other way, in other words

obligate bipeds
a generalized adaptation
the hominin foot is the only part of the body structured for this purpose
similar to most members of the order primates

Question 1
Watch the video, Chimp Brain, Human Brain. What is the significant difference between chimpanzees and humans that accounts for the divergence between the two species in areas, such as complex thought and advanced culture?

https://wwnorton.com/common/mplay/6.11/?p=/college/anthro/anthro-in-action/vid/&f=chimp_brain_human_brain&cdn=1&cc=1

a. There is substantial genetic difference between the two species.

b. Humans have significantly larger brains than chimpanzees.
c. Chimpanzees do not have the ability to develop complex societies, which allows development in other areas.
d. There is substantial genetic difference between the two species and humans have significantly larger brains than chimpanzees.
e. All of these are correct.

Question 2

Watch the video, Chimp Brain, Human Brain. Which of the following is NOT one of the traits that separate humans from chimpanzees and other apes?

https://wwnorton.com/common/mplay/6.11/?p=/college/anthro/anthro-in-action/vid/&f=chimp_brain_human_brain&cdn=1&cc=1

a. complex societies in humans

b. spoken language in humans
c. bipedal locomotion in humans
d. complex thought in humans
e. larger brains in humans

Question3

Watch the video, Chimpanzee Meat Sharing. Which of the following is true regarding meat sharing among chimpanzees?

https://wwnorton.com/common/mplay/6.11/?p=/college/anthro/anthro-in-action/vid/&f=gilby_chimp_meatsharing&cdn=1&cc=1

a.Meat is shared along kinship lines

.b.Meat can be shared along non-kinship lines as well.

c.Meat sharing may be part of reciprocal exchange

.d.Meat sharing may occur when an individual has begged.e.All of these are correct.

Question 4

Watch the video, Chimpanzee Meat Sharing. Meat sharing can be considered an example of cooperation among primates. Which of the following is NOT a cooperative behavior observed among primates?

https://wwnorton.com/common/mplay/6.11/?p=/college/anthro/anthro-in-action/vid/&f=gilby_chimp_meatsharing&cdn=1&cc=1

a.warning calls

b.nut cracking

c.grooming

d.group hunting

e.caring for a subadult by someone other than the mother

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