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What is a scientific theory?

An idea/explanation that is supported by repeated tests and evidence.

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Who is this and what is he known for?

Charles Darwin. He established the modern theory of evolution/survival of the fittest/natural selection.

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What species is our oldest ancestor - Homo habilis, Australopithecus afarensis, Sahelanthropus tchadensis, or Homo sapiens?

Sahelanthropus tchadensis

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From which continent did all humans originate?

Africa

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If you study fossils, what type of scientist are you?

Paleontologist

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Approximately how long ago did our earliest human ancestor live?

Between 7- 6 million years ago.

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Describe some advantageous traits to avoid getting eaten by a predator?

long legs to run fast, stripes, camouflage, etc

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If a species does not adapt to a changing environment, what will probably happen to it?

It will probably go extinct.

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Describe one advantageous trait of this animal.

A giraffe's long neck is an advantageous trait. It allows the animal to reach food from high in the trees.

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Name the naturalist who established the modern theory of evolution.

Charles Darwin

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What is the key trait of all hominids?

Walking upright on two legs (bipedal)

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What is natural selection/survival of the fittest?

Process by which individuals that are better suited to their environment (those with advantageous traits) survive and reproduce most successfully.

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Put the following hominid groups in order from the earliest to the most recent: Homo group, Australopithecus group, Paranthropus group, Ardipithecus group.

Ardipithecus group, Australopithecus group, Paranthropus group, Homo group

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