Physical anthropology

Physical anthropology

The branch of anthropology that studies the development of the human race in the context of other primate species.

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Physical anthropology

Macroscopic

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Referring to objects that are large enough to be seen easily with the naked eye.

Referring to climatic regions that are next to the arctic circle (e.g., Northern Alaska and Northern Canada) and that have extremely long cold winters with a great deal of snow and little or no day ...

Subtropical

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Referring to climatic regions in between tropical and temperate zones. Subtropical areas rarely have winter snow and are warm enough to grow oranges and avocados.

Temperate

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Referring to climatic regions between subtropical and subarctic zones. Temperate areas usually have winter snow and are too cold to grow oranges and avocados. However, summer temperatures can be ...