HUMAN EVOLUTION

Question 1

List 3 similar use between apes and humans

Answer 1

Opposable thumbs
Two hands with 5 fingers and two feet with 5 toes
No tail

Question 2

Tabulate 3 differences between humans and apes

Answer 2

APES
- quadrupedal
- foramen magnum back of skull
- flat feet
HUMAN
-bipedal
- foramen magnum to front of skull
- curved foot arch

Question 3

What are the 3 main lines of evidence that indicate hominids may have shared a common ancestor

Answer 3

• fossil evidence
• genetic evidence
• archaeological evidence

Question 4

List 3 advantages of bipedalism

Answer 4

Hands are free to use tools, prepare food and hunt
Vision extends further over tall grass to find food and avoid predators
Upright bodies expose smaller surface area to sun which prevents over heating

Question 5

List 3 advantages of bipedalism

Answer 5

Hands are free to use tools, prepare food and hunt
Vision extends further over tall grass to find food and avoid predators
Upright bodies expose smaller surface area to sun which prevents over heating