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dakota nelson

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From an evolutionary perspective, what is one possible adaptive advantage of longevity?
 
  a. Greater competition for limited resources within a group
  b. Greater support for the care and protection of the young
  c. Greater attractiveness for females in the mating process
  d. Greater competition among males for finding a suitable female partner

Question 2

Which factor has the greatest impact on increasing life expectancy at birth?
 
  a. Reduction of the fertility rate
  b. Prevention of illness that effects those over age 70
  c. Prevention of illness that leads to death in infancy and early childhood d. Delay of age at marriage


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Mollythedog

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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