Human Evolution and Geological Eras Quiz
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What is the significance of the Sima de los Huesos site?

  • It is a site that provides evidence of early human migration out of Africa
  • It is a significant site for the study of human evolution due to the large collection of hominin fossils found there (correct)
  • It is a location where the first evidence of intentional burial by hominins was found
  • It is the site where the earliest evidence of tool use by hominins was discovered

    • Which tool tradition is associated with Neanderthals?

  • Acheulean
  • Châtelperronian (correct)
  • Oldowan
  • Mustarian

    • What is the significance of the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs in human evolution?

  • They are characterized by the appearance of the first bipedal hominins
  • They mark periods of significant climate change that influenced human evolution and migration (correct)
  • They coincide with the earliest evidence of tool use by hominins
  • They are known for the emergence of the first anatomically modern humans

    • What are hominoids?

    <p>A group that includes apes and humans but not monkeys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hominin species is associated with the La Chapelle-aux-Saints specimen?

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

    Which anatomical terms refer to the parts of the skeleton located above and below the skull, respectively?

    <p>Cranial, postcranial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which geological era is characterized by the emergence of early hominins?

    <p>Cenozoic Era</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hominin species is associated with the Dmanisi site?

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

    Which tool tradition is associated with the Mousterian industry?

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

    What is the distinguishing feature between robust and gracile Australopithecines?

    <p>Jaw and teeth size</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cave is associated with the discovery of the oldest known human DNA?

    <p>Atapuerca Cave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What separates Strepsirhines from Haplorhines?

    <p>Presence of a rhinarium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the geographic distribution of platyrrhine primates?

    <p>'New World' tropical regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three main traditions associated with hominins?

    <p>Australopithecus, Paranthropus, Homo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Gregor Mendel?

    <p>Biologist known for his work on genetics and heredity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the concept of race in human evolution?

    <p>It is problematic due to lack of genetic basis for distinct racial categories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'mosaic habitat' refer to in human evolution?

    <p>An area with diverse ecological niches close together.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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