Evolution (Human evolution)

Question 1

Humans are also called….

Answer 1

Homo Sapiens Sapiens

Question 2

The closest specie to the human is the chimpanzee because….

Answer 2

We share a common ancestor, although there are differences.

Question 3

There are …. main adaptations

Answer 3

2

Question 4

Is a main adaptation tripedalism?

Answer 4

No, it is bipedalism

Question 5

Bipedalism is the ability to…

Answer 5

Walk on the hind legs

Question 6

Is homo sapiens sapiens the only bipedal hominidae?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

List the main advantages of bipedalism:

Answer 7

1. More energy efficience 2. Travel over further areas 3. Seeing over the grass, for predators 4. Easy body temperature regulation (because less surface of our body in the ground)

Question 8

Encephalization is….

Answer 8

The adaptation of the cranial capacity to fit a bigger brain size