Question

a physical anthropologist studies the _____ of human remains.
physical characteristics
physiology
physics
phenology

Explanation:

Physical anthropologists focus on the physical aspects of humans, including human remains. They analyze physical characteristics such as bone structure, size, and other morphological features. Physiology is about the functions of living organisms (not remains). Physics is a natural science about matter and energy. Phenology is the study of cyclic biological events (like seasons and plant/animal life cycles).

Answer:

physical characteristics