‘Out of Africa’ Hypothesis (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What does the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis propose?
What does the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis propose?
All modern humans originated in Africa
When did Homo erectus evolve into modern Homo sapiens in Africa?
When did Homo erectus evolve into modern Homo sapiens in Africa?
150,000 to 200,000 years ago
When did early modern humans begin to migrate out of Africa?
When did early modern humans begin to migrate out of Africa?
About 70,000 years ago
What two main types of evidence support the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis?
What two main types of evidence support the 'Out of Africa' hypothesis?
Genetic evidence and fossil record
How is mitochondrial DNA passed down?
How is mitochondrial DNA passed down?
From mother to child unchanged
Which populations have the greatest number of mtDNA markers?
Which populations have the greatest number of mtDNA markers?
African populations
Which early species' fossils have been found only in Africa?
Which early species' fossils have been found only in Africa?
Ardipithecus and Australopithecus
Where were the oldest Homo sapiens fossils discovered?
Where were the oldest Homo sapiens fossils discovered?
Near Ethiopia's Omo River
How many fossil sites does the Cradle of Humankind include?
How many fossil sites does the Cradle of Humankind include?
15 different fossil sites
Why was migration easier during the ice age?
Why was migration easier during the ice age?
Sea levels were much lower