Question

5 multiple answer 1 point which of the following might an academic working in the humanities study? select all that apply. examining how paleolithic people used the natural texture of caves as a foundation for their cave paintings to understand their painting process and the role the images may have played in the lives of paleolithic people. analyzing how a short story about space mining on asteroids reflects societys concerns about the diminishing resources on earth. analyzing the mineral content of neanderthal teeth and bones to see if where they died and were buried is the same as where they were born. analyzing the chemical make up of asteroids to determine which ones could be used for future space mining projects. analyzing the influence of english poet william wordsworths work on the
ew romantic\ movement in the uk in the 1980s.

Explanation:

Humanities focus on human culture, expression, history, and creative works.

1. The first option studies prehistoric human artistic practices and cultural life, which falls under humanities.
2. The second option analyzes a literary work's reflection of societal concerns, a humanities topic.
3. The third option uses mineral analysis, a natural science (biology/archaeology science) method, not humanities.
4. The fourth option is a geological/astronomical analysis, a natural science topic.
5. The fifth option examines literary influence on cultural movements, a humanities topic.

Answer:

• Examining how Paleolithic people used the natural texture of caves as a foundation for their cave paintings to understand their painting process and the role the images may have played in the lives of Paleolithic people.
• Analyzing how a short story about space mining on asteroids reflects society's concerns about the diminishing resources on earth.
• Analyzing the influence of English poet William Wordsworth's work on the "New Romantic" movement in the UK in the 1980s.