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SDSU Anthropology 101 InQuizitive Chapter 11Important changes in the landscape of East Africa and South Africa may have been associated with the rise of Homo habilis and the eventual extinction of the australopithecines. Which of the following statements describe this transition? - correct answer -Underground plant parts (edible roots, etc.) became more important, which increased selection for the use of tools. -Habitat changes correlated with changes in cranial and tooth morphology in Homo h...

The origin of mammals occurred in which era? - Answer Triassic Period (252 Ma- 201 Ma) What are some key events that occurred within the Triassic Period? (2 points) - Answer - Pangea supercontinent formed through continental drift. - Therapsida groups had evolved within vertebrates Therapsida groups had increased metabolic rate inferred through: ___________________ (3 points) - Answer - upright posture (relative to reptiles) - muscular diaphragm for enhanced breathing - breathing while ...

HUMAN EVOLUTION QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A A new fossil is found, and scientists are debating whether it can be considered a part of the human genus Homo. What piece of evidence would best indicate that the fossil is human? large jaw bone for muscle attachment pelvic blades rotated inward very long arms thick rib cage pelvic blades rotated inward An anthropologist finds a fossil that is 4 million years old. Its pelvis suggests it walked upright. Which species could the specimen belong to...

AFST 235 Final Exam Questions and Answers The origins of humanity lie in which of the following continents? - Answer ️️ -Africa Where were the first fossils discovered(1856)- paving the way for the greater search for the "missing link"? - Answer ️️ -Germany Which of the following early humans were the first to make simple stone tools? - Answer ️️ - Homo habilis Fully modern humans appear to have evolved from where? - Answer ️️ -Africa Which of the following were the firs...

What are the main changes that occurred from australopithecines to Homo? Smaller, flatter face; reduction in size of dentition; scavenging and tool making What australopithecine species did we most likely evolve from? Australopithicus robustus What evidence do we have for reorganization and expansion of the human brain? Tool use Enamel degradation Larger Brain size Homo habilis characteristics and features of its hand and foot • 2-1.4 Million years ago • Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania • Larger...

AP World History Exam - Unit 1 ( Latest ) With 100% Verified Answers Questions and Answers Included | New Full Exam Actual 1. Prehistory ry Answer: Prehistory wasthe period of time before writing had beeninvented while history is any time after writing had been invented where humans now know exactly what had happened rather than making assumptions 2. Features of civilization: Answer 1: complex institutions 2: advanced technology 3: advanced city 4: written communication5:specializa...

what are the three most important hominin evolutions? - ANSWERthe Pliocene (5 to 2 m.y.a.), Pleistocene (2 m.y.a. to 10,000 B.P.) and Recent (10,000 B.P. to the present) epochs What are the six species in chronological order? - ANSWER1. A. anamensis (4.2 to 3.9 m.y.a.). 2. A. afarensis (3.8? to 3.0 m.y.a.). 3. A. africanus (3.0? to 2.0? m.y.a.). 4. A. garhi (2.5 m.y.a.) 5. A. robustus (2.0? to 1.0? m.y.a.). 6. A. boisei (2.6? to 1.0 m.y.a.). afarensis's brain capacity - ANSWER450 cc ...

Anthropology 101 Kerr FinalFalse - correct answer Neanderthal remains have never been found outside of Africa True - correct answer Homo Habilis is credited with the first stone tools, known as Oldowan False - correct answer Homo Habilis remains are found in Asia, Africa, Java, and India True - correct answer Homo erectus was first known as Pithecanthropus erectus True - correct answer Some Neanderthals had brains that were larger than ours today True - correct answer Obsidian too...

AFST 235 Final Exam Actual Questions and Answers Graded A+ The origins of humanity lie in which of the following continents? - answerAfrica Where were the first fossils discovered(1856)- paving the way for the greater search for the "missing link"? - answerGermany Which of the following early humans were the first to make simple stone tools? - answerHomo habilis Fully modern humans appear to have evolved from where? - answerAfrica Which of the following were the first specimen to be r...

Anthropology Final-ANT 100 Lacquament Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass _ consists of traditions and customs, transmitted through learning, that form and guide the beliefs and behavior of a group of people. - Answer- Culture Cultural Anthropology - Answer- Study of human society and culture Archaeology - Answer- Study of human behavior through material remains Biological Anthropology - Answer- Study of human biological variation through time and as it exists today linguistics - Answer...