Describe some advantageous traits to avoid getting eaten by a predator?
long legs to run fast, stripes, camouflage, etc
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What is a scientific theory?
An idea/explanation that is supported by repeated tests and evidence.
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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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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 is the key trait of all hominids?
Walking upright on two legs (bipedal)
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What order of mammals do we belong to?
Primates
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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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Approximately how long ago did our earliest human ancestor live?
Between 7- 6 million years ago.
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What does bipedal mean?
The ability to walk upright on two legs.
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If you study fossils, what type of scientist are you?
Paleontologist
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From which continent did all humans originate?
Africa
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If a species does not adapt to a changing environment, what will probably happen to it?