Primate Evolution

Bipedalism is...

• The ability to stand up

• The ability to ride a bike and move its pedals

• The ability to walk on both feet

• The ability to crawal

Humans and closely related species (most/all now extinct) that typically walk on two legs are called...

• hominids
• australopithicans
• chimps
• bonobos

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...... were the first homonids to create and use stone tools, an ability that reduced selection pressures for large jaws and teeth.

• Homo sapiens
• Homo erectus
• Homo habilis
• The australopithecus

The unique characteristics of the hominids that is different from other primates is...

• bipedalism
• opposable thumbs
• binocular vision
• opposable toes

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Modern Humans are classified as the species...

• Homo habilis
• Neanderthal
• Homo sapiens
• Hominid

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A/An _________________________ is a type of mammal characterized by opposable thumbs and binocular vision.

• Hominid
• Primate
• Mammal
• Reptile

Scientists think that the closest living relative to humans are... 

• lemurs
• monkeys
• gorillas
• chimpanzees

What is development separates Modern Homo sapiens from earlier hominin species?

• development of tribes

• development of culture

• healing of family members

• care for family members

What species is thought to overlap with Homo sapiens sapiens?

• Homo habilis

• Homo erectus

• Neanderthals

• Homo ergaster

What is evolution?

• When animals move to warmer climates in the winter

• How organisms change across many generations

• The migration of different species through the seasons

• Ancient rock layers and the fossils they contain

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