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Question 1
exclusion Competitive
a.
is a rare and unusual occurrence for primate species, we always all get along
b.
two similar species co-exist in the same area and one is better adapted for survival
c.
two similar species co-exist in the same area and work together for survival
d.
two individuals from separate populations compete and exclude everyone else around them
Question 2
Which genus best fits the description "large brained, omnivorous hominid, tool user"
a.
Australopithecus
b.
Paranthropus
c.
Sivapithecus
d.
Homo
Question 3
What criteria was used to place Homo habilis in our genus, Homo?
a.
their adaptation to bipedalism, the hallmark of our species
b.
the evolution of language, which allowed them to outcompete the Australopithecus species
c.
their larger brain size and associated use of stone tools
d.
their large, more human like body size, the first species to be larger than the apes
Question 4
What is the most likely way in which Homo habilis used their stone tools?
a.
for the hunting and killing of big game animals
b.
for the quick and efficient scavenging of animals killed by other predators
c.
for the manufacture of elaborate wood tools that have not survived in the fossil record
d.
as weapons in the horrible "bipedal ape wars" that went on from 2-2 1/2 million years ago

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Question 5
The ability to use fire gave Homo erectus all of the following, EXCEPT
a.
protection from predators at night
b.
absolute control over their environment
c.
the ability to cook food
d.
warmth and light
e.
increased time for social interaction
Question 6
Which species in the genus Homo, matches the following description; robust skeleton, robust muscle
attachments, brain size average 1450ml, barrel chests, prominent browridges, low sloping foreheads, no chin
a.
b.
c.
d.
Question 7
Modern Homo sapiens differ from earlier hominid species in brain structure and size, especially with regards
to
a.
saggital crests, in Homo they are bigger than in all other hominid species
b.
vertical foreheads where the neofrontal coretex is responsible for higher thought (impulse control,
plan for future)
c.
extra long noses which store the two language centers of the brain
d.
brain stem which is wired to the left instead of the right
Question 8
The short limbed muscular bodies of H. neandertal populations indicate an adaptation to
a.
a strenuous life, involved a lot of rock climbing, kayaking, and football
b.
a cold, harsh climate, and a physically demanding lifestyle
c.
a hot, harsh climate, and a fairly sedate lifesyle
d.
living in huts which had very low ceilings, there was a selection against those who kept hitting their heads

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Question 1 exclusion Competitive a. is a rare and unusual occurrence for primate species, we always all get along b. two similar species co-exist in the same area and one is better adapted for survival c. two similar species co-exist in the same area and work together for survival d. two individuals from separate populations compete and exclude everyone else around them Question 2 Which genus best fits the description "large brained, omnivorous hominid, tool user" a. Australopithecus b. Paranthropus c. Sivapithecus d. Homo Question 3 What criteria was used to place Homo habilis in our genus, Homo? a. their adaptation to bipedalism, the hallmark of our species b. the evolution of language, which allowed them to outcompete the Australopithecus species c. their larger brain size and associated use of stone tools d. their large, more human like body size, the first species to be larger than the apes Question 4 What is the most likely way in which Homo habilis used their stone tools? a. for the hunting and killing of big game animals b. for the quick and efficient scavenging of animals killed by other predators c. for the manufacture of elaborate wood tools that have not survived in the fossil record d. as weapons in the horrible "bipedal ape wars" that went on from 2-2 1/2 million years ago Question 5 The ability to use fire gave Homo erectus all of the following, EXCEPT a. protection from predators at night b. absolute control over their environment c. the ability to cook f ...
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