This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What role did the exploration of the New World play in the development of evolutionary theory? a. ... (Read 129 times)

JMatthes

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 578
on: Jul 10, 2018
What role did the exploration of the New World play in the development of evolutionary theory?
 
  a. Exploration of the New World did not impact the development of evolutionary theory.
  b. European scholars became increasingly aware of biological diversity on the planet.
  c. Europeans adopted new ideas from the people they interacted with in the New World.
  d. Explorers immediately found fossils that made them think the world was very old.

Question 2

The main contribution of Renaissance thinkers Leonardo da Vinci and Andreas Vesalius was their __________.
 
  a. study of the stars and planets
  b. discovery of the New World
  c. ideas about polygenism
  d. anatomical drawings


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

nixon_s

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: d


JMatthes

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 578
Reply #2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Thank you


nixon_s

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Reply #3 on: Jul 10, 2018
No problemo


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the ancient and medieval periods, dysentery killed about ? of all babies before they reach 12 months of age. The disease was transferred through contaminated drinking water, because there was no way to adequately dispose of sewage, which contaminated the water.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.

Did you know?

Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

Did you know?

HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.

A Whale shark, the world's largest fish, is classified as Vulnerable. A Whale shark, the world's largest fish, is classified as Vulnerable.
Explaining “Moving Continents”— The Theory of Plate Tectonics Explaining “Moving Continents”— The Theory of Plate Tectonics
The work of geneticists is valuable because genes play a role in virtually every aspect of ... The work of geneticists is valuable because genes play a role in virtually every aspect of ...
Review of Stages of Personality, Morality, and Faith Development Review of Stages of Personality, Morality, and Faith Development
Infant and Toddler Development and Responsive Program Planning: A Relationship-Based Approach Infant and Toddler Development and Responsive Program Planning: A Relationship-Based Approach
The evolutionary history of the mitochondrion and the chloroplast The evolutionary history of the mitochondrion and the chloroplast
Video: Forming urine ( influencing factors), Forming dilute urine & Forming concentrated urine

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library