According to the fossil record, which of these species is the earliest of the Homo genus? a. H. sapiens d. H. heidelbergensis b. H. erectus e. H. ergaster c. H. habilis

According to "The Complex Evolution of Homo sapiens", there is NO archaeological evidence to suggest that Homo sapiens left Africa any sooner than genetic evidence suggests.   A. True B. False

Describe the process of fossilization

The nuclear DNA of the Denisovans tells us that they: A. Are more closely related to Neandertals than Homo sapiens. B. Interbred with modern humans expanding out of Africa after 50,000. C. Evolved from Southeast Asian Homo erectus. D. Both A and B. E. None of the above.

The genus Homo dates back to about____. a. 3.9 million years ago b. 1.8 million years ago c. 250,000 years ago d. 2.8 million years ago

The domestic dog belongs to the species Canis familiaris. The great dane, golden retriever, cocker spaniel, fox terrier and chihuahua are different breeds within this species. a List some differences between these breeds. b List some differences within one of these breeds. c Considering the differences in size between the largest and smallest of these breeds, explain how it is that they are all considered to belong to the same species.

The size of the head of the femur reflects the magnitude of force normally applied across the joint during locomotion as well as the contribution of body mass. Using these rationales, early hominin femoral heads are absolutely ____ in diameter than Homo sapiens, and their body weight is estimated at approximately ____. a. larger, 60kg-150kg b. smaller; 60kg-150kg c. larger; 25-50kg d. smaller; 25-50kg

Which species has the least robust brown ridges? A.Homo habilis B.Homo rudolfensis C.Homo erectus D.Australopithecus afarensis

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According to "The Complex Evolution of Homo sapiens", what is the significance of the L3 gene and who was the L3 woman?    A.Only individuals within North and South America descended from the L3 woman. B.All individuals within Africa are descended from the L3 woman. C.All individuals outside of Africa and who live in the Old World are descended from the L3 woman. D.All individuals outside of Africa are descended from the L3 woman