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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Agriculture is listed as a human behavioral/cultural adaptation because it:
Options
A Altered the human skeletal structure over generations
B Provided a stable food supply and enabled the formation of civilizations
Correct Answer
C Increased hemoglobin levels in farming populations
D Reduced the human dependence on fire for cooking
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Agriculture is a cultural adaptation that provided a stable, predictable food supply. This allowed for population growth, permanent settlements, specialization of labor, and ultimately the development of complex civilizations.

Hint

This innovation shifted humans from hunting-gathering to settled food production.

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