Chapter 8 Early Homonids Flashcards
1
Q
Theories of bipedalism include
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Adaptation to tall grass
Better dispersion of body heat
Freeing hands
More efficient locomotion
2
Q
Skeletal evidence for bipedalism includes
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Pelvis shape S shaped spine Knock kneed posture Central placement of foramen magnum Arch of foot
3
Q
Paranthropus Boise where when
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East Africa
2.5-1mya
4
Q
Australopithecus afarensis when where
A
East Africa
4-3 mya
5
Q
Australopithecus africanus when where
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South Africa
3-2 mya
6
Q
Homo habilis when and cc
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2.3 mya
640 cc
7
Q
Earliest tools were found this many years ago
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2.5 mya
