Evolution Theory Basics

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Which early human species was known for being the first to use stone tools for survival?

  • Australopithecines
  • Homo sapiens neanderthalensis
  • Homo erectus
  • Homo habilis (correct)

What distinguishes Homo floresiensis among the early human species mentioned?

  • Stocky body build
  • Nickname 'Handy Man'
  • Large braincase
  • Small stature (correct)

What marked the adaptation of Homo erectus to their environment?

  • Practice of burial of dead
  • Larger frontal lobes
  • Use of stone tools
  • Body proportions similar to modern humans (correct)

Which early human species is associated with the production of fire?

<p>Homo sapiens neanderthalensis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Homo heidelbergensis from other early human species?

<p>Large brow ridge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cultural development is associated with the Paleolithic age?

<p>Use of simple pebble tools (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of evolution?

<p>Evolution is the change in characteristics of a species over several generations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who first formulated the theory of evolution?

<p>Charles Darwin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of the theory of evolution?

<p>The belief that all species are related and gradually change over time. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hominid fossil is considered an intermediate between Man and Ape?

<p>Australopithecus Afarensis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes hominids from their primate ancestors?

<p>Human-like characteristics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process does evolution rely on for species change?

<p>Natural selection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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