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What is the approximate age of the skulls KNM-ER 1470 and KNM-ER 1813?
What is the approximate age of the skulls KNM-ER 1470 and KNM-ER 1813?
- 1.9 million years (correct)
- 2.5 million years
- 1.5 million years
- 2.0 million years
What is a notable difference between the teeth of KNM-ER 1470 and KNM-ER 1813?
What is a notable difference between the teeth of KNM-ER 1470 and KNM-ER 1813?
- KNM-ER 1813 had smaller incisors
- KNM-ER 1470 had larger molars (correct)
- KNM-ER 1470 had smaller molars
- KNM-ER 1813 had larger canines
What is the traditional view of human evolution?
What is the traditional view of human evolution?
- Humans evolved from multiple species
- Humans evolved in a single lineage (correct)
- Humans evolved from a single species
- Humans evolved from multiple lineages
How many species of Homo are recognized to have lived in the Turkana Basin?
How many species of Homo are recognized to have lived in the Turkana Basin?
What is notable about the browridge of KNM-ER 1813?
What is notable about the browridge of KNM-ER 1813?
What is the name of the hypothesis that was challenged by the discovery of KNM-ER 1470 and KNM-ER 1813?
What is the name of the hypothesis that was challenged by the discovery of KNM-ER 1470 and KNM-ER 1813?
What is a characteristic of the modern human skull?
What is a characteristic of the modern human skull?
What is a distinct feature of modern human faces compared to early humans?
What is a distinct feature of modern human faces compared to early humans?
What is unique about the naming of Homo sapiens compared to other human species?
What is unique about the naming of Homo sapiens compared to other human species?
Who first described Homo sapiens in 1758?
Who first described Homo sapiens in 1758?
What is the term used to refer to members of our own species who lived during prehistoric times?
What is the term used to refer to members of our own species who lived during prehistoric times?
What is the current status of Edward Drinker Cope's remains?
What is the current status of Edward Drinker Cope's remains?
What is the estimated time range during which Homo erectus lived?
What is the estimated time range during which Homo erectus lived?
What is a distinctive feature of early African Homo erectus fossils?
What is a distinctive feature of early African Homo erectus fossils?
What is the significance of the 'Turkana Boy' fossil discovery?
What is the significance of the 'Turkana Boy' fossil discovery?
What is a notable innovation associated with the appearance of Homo erectus in the fossil record?
What is a notable innovation associated with the appearance of Homo erectus in the fossil record?
What does the microscopic study of the 'Turkana Boy's' teeth indicate?
What does the microscopic study of the 'Turkana Boy's' teeth indicate?
What is suggested by fossil evidence of Homo erectus?
What is suggested by fossil evidence of Homo erectus?
