Critical Thinking Activities - Chapter 21


Question 1. Why is it difficult to pinpoint exactly when humans evolved from nonhuman ancestors?

Question 2. Author Elaine Morgan has championed the aquatic ape theory that provides an alternative scenario for human evolution: there was an aquatic wading stage that accounts for our hair pattern, diving reflex, upright stance, etc. What evidence would be required for scientists to shift from the savannah hunter-scavenger scenario to the aquatic ape theory?


Answers are available to instructors in the Instructor's Manual.

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