Evolution

Question 1

Ardipithecus Ramidus (ARDI) ON TEST

Answer 1

A descendent of A. Kaddaba, who was definitely a hominid. They were home in East Africa, and the members of this species were able to engage in straight limbed tree-walking. They walked upright into the savanna , increasing their adaptability esp, during dry periods when the rain forests sank.

Question 2

Evolution in the “Correct” Order

Answer 2

(Early Hominins) Aridi, Australopithecus, homo habalis, homo erectus, homo Neanderthals, homo Saipans

Question 3

“LUCY”

Answer 3

Not the first found Australopithecus, but the most famous, Local Africans named her Dinknesh (You Are Marvelous)

Question 4

Australopithecus

Answer 4

(Proto hominin) the evolutionary line between the humans and apes, they have found about 300 fossils. They are BIPEDAL, found in Africa

Pre-Australopithecus(ardi) pre walkers, probably moved from the rain forests to the Savannah.

Question 5

Homo Habilis

Answer 5

“Handy Man” (early hominid species) found in Africa and used Oldowan Tools (improved techniques for making tools) omnivorous (tools = hunting culture began)

Question 6

Homo Erectus

Answer 6

“Upright Man” found in Africa and Asia, Hunted and Used Fire. Also cared for the sick and disabled… Turkana Boy: had a long term spinal abnormality (he lived to be 8-9 years old) possible signs of empathy

Question 7

Homo Neanderthals

Answer 7

Definitely cared for the sick or disabled, had languages, made art, capable of abstract thought (jewelry and concepts of beauty, burial of the dead) interbreed with the Homo Saipan’s

Question 8

Homo Sapiens

Answer 8

This is the early hominid that eventually evolved into us humans. Technical skills and cultural creativity

Question 9

Upright Walking

Answer 9

Frees the arms to do other things, exposes smaller percentage of body parts to the sun (less hot) more adaptable