Human Evolution Flashcards
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Evidence of common ancestor for humans (3)
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- Fossil evidence
- Genetic evidence
- Archaeological evidence
2
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Fossil evidence (6)
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- Bipedalism
- Brain size
- Dentition
- Prognathism
- Palate shape
- Cranial and brow ridges
3
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Genetic evidence (2)
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- Chromosomal DNA
- Mitochondrial DNA
4
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Archaeological evidence (3)
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- Oldowan
- Acheulian
- Mousterian
5
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Oldowan Tool Culture
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- Used by Homo habilis
- Tools include: Choppers, Flakes and Scrapers
6
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Acheulian Tool Culture
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- Used by Homo erectus and Homo ergaster
- Tools include: Hand axes, Picks and Cleavers
7
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Mousterian Tool Culture
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- Used by Homo neanderthalensis and Homo sapiens
- More variety in blade shapes
8
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Hominid sequence (3)
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- Ardipithecus
- Australopithecus
- Homo
9
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General characteristics of Ardipithecus (7)
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- Probably bipedal
- Long arms
- Opposable toe
- Small brain
- Protruding jaw without chin
- Sloped face
- Small brow ridges
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General characteristics of Australopithecus (7)
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- Bipedalism
- Pelvis short and wide
- Long arms
- Brain capacity larger than apes
- Sloping face
- U-shaped palate
- Large brow ridges
11
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Well-known Australopithecines (5)
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- Taung Child
- Mrs Ples
- Lucy
- Little Foot
- Australopithecus sediba
12
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General characteristics of Homo (7)
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- Bipedalism
- Legs are longer than arms
- Larger brain
- Smaller teeth
- Jaws with a prominent chin
- Flat face
- Wide, curved palate
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Species of Homo (4)
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- Homo habilis
- Homo erectus
- Homo neanderthalensis
- Homo sapiens
14
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Out of Africa Hypothesis (2)
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- Genetic links
- Fossils and artefacts of hominids
15
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Evolution in present times (3)
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- Resistance to insecticides in insects
- Resistance to antibiotics in bacteria
- Resistance to antiretrovirals in HI-viruses
