Question 1

Name three of the evolutionary changes in the skull, eyes, and brain of the senses and the brain of primates, and describe the abilities they provide.

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Question 2

Live capture and illegal trade in endangered primate species has been stopped in China and Southeast Asia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Primates possess _______, whereas other mammals do not.

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A)  a neocortex
B)  four different kinds of teeth
C)  the presence of nails rather than claws on most or all digits
D)  behavioral flexibility
E)  sensory modalitiesF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Chimpanzees live in groups composed of

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A)  one adult male and several females and their young.
B)  several adult males and females plus young of all ages.
C)  one adult male plus one adult female and their young.
D)  several adult females and one adult male and any dependent young.
E)  individuals who are very solitary.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

Approximately ______ percent of nonhuman primates are in jeopardy of going extinct.

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A)  25
B)  50
C)  85
D)  70
E)  30F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Compare and contrast the social organization of orangutans, gorillas, and common chimpanzees.

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Question 7

List six traits that distinguish lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers from the anthropoids.

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Question 8

The Society for Conservation Biology estimates that about 6,000kg (13,228 lbs.)of bushmeat is taken through just seven western cities every month.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Tarsiers live in a number of subtropical locations all over the globe.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which primate traits are likely to be adaptations to arboreal lifestyles?

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Primate traits that are likely to be ada...

Question 11

The increased period of infant dependency typical of primates

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A)  requires less intense and efficient rearing of the offspring.
B)  requires greater parental investment.
C)  provides less opportunities for the offspring to learn social behaviors.
D)  is not correlated with delayed maturation.
E)  is a direct cause of tantrum syndrome.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Monkeys are divided into two major groups:

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A)  terrestrial and arboreal forms.
B)  New and Old World species.
C)  large and small-bodied species.
D)  quadrupedal and bipedal.
E)  omnivores and frugivores.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Colobines

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A)  are found only in Africa.
B)  eat only fruit.
C)  eat mostly insects.
D)  are found only in Asia.
E)  are found in Africa and parts of India and Asia.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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