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Unit 4: How does life change and respond to challenges over time?
Quick questions on Human evolution (hominin lineage, Australopithecus, Homo, out-of-Africa): VCE Biology Unit 4
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What is the out-of-Africa hypothesis?Show answer
The out-of-Africa hypothesis (recent African origin model) is the dominant account of modern human origins. It proposes:
What is bipedalism?Show answer
Walking upright on two legs is the earliest hominin innovation, appearing before brain expansion. Anatomical signs:
What is brain size?Show answer
Cranial capacity rises through the lineage:
What is tool use and culture?Show answer
Stone tools become progressively more sophisticated:
What is dentition?Show answer
Jaws and teeth become smaller and less robust:
What is q1?Show answer
Identify four major trends in hominin evolution from Australopithecus to Homo sapiens. [4 marks]
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Cranial capacities are: A. afarensis 450 cc, H. habilis 600 cc, H.
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Refer to the out-of-Africa hypothesis. (a) Outline the hypothesis. (b) Identify two lines of evidence supporting it.