Early Human Migration to Western Hemisphere

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What geological process separated the Western Hemisphere from the rest of the world?

Plate tectonics

How did the first human beings to arrive in the Western Hemisphere primarily acquire their hunting skills?

In Europe and Asia

What were some of the large mammals hunted by the first Americans upon their arrival in the Western Hemisphere?

Mammoths and giant bison

What event prevented human beings from reaching the Western Hemisphere for hundreds of thousands of years?

<p>Plate tectonics separating landmasses</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did modern humans first appear in Africa according to geological history?

<p>320,000 BP</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the abbreviation BP in the context of the passage?

<p>It refers to 'Before Present', indicating years before the present time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What allowed ancient humans to migrate to the Western Hemisphere according to the passage?

<p>Changes in climate, particularly at Arctic Circle regions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the global cold spell have on human migration according to the passage?

<p>It exposed a land bridge connecting North America and Asia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did ancient humans overcome the geographical barriers of ice sheets for migration?

<p>They used animal hides or dugout logs to travel along coastal routes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on evidence presented in the passage, what were the likely activities of ancient coastal migrants?

<p>Engaging in hunting seals, seabirds, fishing, and gathering shellfish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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