THE GENUS HOMO AND THE EMERGENCE OF US

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What explains the emergence of archaic Homo?

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Evolutionary adaptations to changing environments.

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What tools and brain size did Homo habilis have?

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Homo habilis had simple stone tools and a smaller brain compared to Homo ergaster and Homo erectus.

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Which species shows the largest brain volume?

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H. neanderthalensis/sapiens.

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Into what categories can Archaic Homo be divided?

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Early Archaic and Late Archaic.

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What does the term 'Homo' describe?

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An umbrella category encompassing all Homo species.

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What is a key characteristic of Homo ergaster?

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Homo ergaster had a larger brain and more advanced tools compared to Homo habilis.

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What distinguishes Homo erectus from earlier species?

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Homo erectus had more advanced tools and a larger brain than both Homo habilis and Homo ergaster.

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What is the significance of brain size in Homo species?

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Larger brain sizes are often associated with more complex behaviors and tool use.

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What adaptations did Homo species develop for survival?

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Homo species developed tools, social structures, and cognitive abilities to adapt to their environments.

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How did migration impact the evolution of Homo species?

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Migration allowed Homo species to adapt to new environments and interact with other species.