Hominin Evolution (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What is a hominin?
What is a hominin?
Species in tribe Hominini
How long has the tribe Hominini been evolving?
How long has the tribe Hominini been evolving?
7 million years
What does a centralized foramen magnum indicate?
What does a centralized foramen magnum indicate?
Bipedal locomotion
How much larger were Homo habilis brains than australopithecines?
How much larger were Homo habilis brains than australopithecines?
50% larger
Which hominin is credited with migration out of Africa?
Which hominin is credited with migration out of Africa?
Homo erectus
By how much did cranium volume increase from early australopithecines to modern humans?
By how much did cranium volume increase from early australopithecines to modern humans?
More than threefold
When did hominins begin controlled use of fire?
When did hominins begin controlled use of fire?
800,000 years ago
What is the cerebrum responsible for?
What is the cerebrum responsible for?
Sensory processing & motor control
How did the arm to leg ratio change in hominin evolution?
How did the arm to leg ratio change in hominin evolution?
Decreased over time
How did hominin pelvis shape change over time?
How did hominin pelvis shape change over time?
Shorter & more bowl-shaped