Early Human Species Diet and Characteristics
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Which early human species primarily ate a plant-based diet and had a flat nose and a strongly projecting lower jaw?

  • Australopithecus afarensis (correct)
  • Australopithecus africanus
  • Paranthropus boisei
  • Australopithecus anamensis
  • Which early human species was known for its ability to climb trees and eat hard, abrasive foods?

  • Australopithecus africanus
  • Australopithecus sediba
  • Australopithecus anamensis (correct)
  • Australopithecus afarensis
  • Which early human species was characterized by its large chewing muscles and nutcracker-like molars and premolars?

  • Australopithecus garhi
  • Paranthropus robustus
  • Australopithecus africanus
  • Paranthropus boisei (correct)
  • Which early human species was found in Kenya and had a flat face and small brain?

    <p>Kenyanthropus platyops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which early human species was known for its 'surprise' discovery in Ethiopia and its use of stone tools?

    <p>Australopithecus garhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which early human species was characterized by its megadont teeth and a powerful jaw, and was found with a single incomplete mandible?

    <p>Paranthropus aethiopicus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Homo species is characterized by a large browridge and a larger braincase?

    <p>Homo heidelbergensis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the fossil individual of Homo erectus, known for being well-preserved?

    <p>Turkana Boy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    On which island was Homo luzonensis discovered?

    <p>Luzon Island</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about Homo floresiensis?

    <p>Its dwarfism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nickname of Homo luzonensis?

    <p>Ubag</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did Homo luzonensis live on the island of Luzon?

    <p>At least 50,000 to 67,000 years ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

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