Asked by Dhimitra Zenelak on May 09, 2024
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In which geological time period did the first hominoids appear in what is now Asia, Africa, and Europe?
A) Oligocene
B) Eocene
C) Pliocene
D) Miocene
Geological Time Period
A system of chronological dating that relates geological strata to time, used by geologists to describe the timing and relationships between events that have occurred during Earth's history.
Hominoids
A term that refers to the group of primates that includes all great apes and humans, characterized by a larger brain and more complex behaviors compared to other primates.
Oligocene
A geologic epoch of the Paleogene Period, occurring about 33.9 to 23 million years ago, noted for major changes in mammalian evolution.
- Identify key milestones in hominin evolution, including the appearance of bipedalism, tool usage, and significant anatomical changes.
- Identify and describe the major hominin species and their characteristics.
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JA
Jeffrey AtkinsonMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The first hominoids (including the common ancestor of humans and great apes) appeared in the Miocene epoch, which occurred from approximately 23.03 to 5.333 million years ago. They appeared in what is now Asia, Africa, and Europe during this time period.
Learning Objectives
- Identify key milestones in hominin evolution, including the appearance of bipedalism, tool usage, and significant anatomical changes.
- Identify and describe the major hominin species and their characteristics.