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What is the main assumption of evolution regarding the origin of organisms?
What is the main assumption of evolution regarding the origin of organisms?
Simple organisms somehow came from nothing and evolved into complex organisms over time.
Define evolution in biological terms.
Define evolution in biological terms.
Evolution is the change in characteristics of a species over several generations and is driven by natural selection.
Who first formulated the theory of evolution?
Who first formulated the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
What are the four species of Australopithecus that are considered intermediates between Man and Ape?
What are the four species of Australopithecus that are considered intermediates between Man and Ape?
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What distinguishes hominids from their primate ancestors in terms of evolutionary development?
What distinguishes hominids from their primate ancestors in terms of evolutionary development?
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How does the theory of evolution explain the relationship between all species?
How does the theory of evolution explain the relationship between all species?
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Which hominid species was the first to make stone tools and is known as 'Handy Man'?
Which hominid species was the first to make stone tools and is known as 'Handy Man'?
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What hominid species is characterized by a longer face, larger teeth, and larger braincase compared to Homo habilis?
What hominid species is characterized by a longer face, larger teeth, and larger braincase compared to Homo habilis?
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Which hominid species was the first to hunt large animals using spears and to construct human shelters?
Which hominid species was the first to hunt large animals using spears and to construct human shelters?
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What hominid species is nicknamed 'Hobbit' due to its small stature and lived in the island of Flores, Indonesia?
What hominid species is nicknamed 'Hobbit' due to its small stature and lived in the island of Flores, Indonesia?
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Which hominid subspecies practiced burial of their dead, hunting and gathering food, and crafting tools from animal skin using bone needles?
Which hominid subspecies practiced burial of their dead, hunting and gathering food, and crafting tools from animal skin using bone needles?
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What hominid subspecies is known as Cro-Magnon and was characterized by their erect posture and artistic expressions?
What hominid subspecies is known as Cro-Magnon and was characterized by their erect posture and artistic expressions?
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