Asked by Dustin Hansen on Apr 25, 2024
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Homo erectus first emerged in the Oligocene era.
Homo Erectus
"Upright human." A species within the genus Homo first appearing just after 2 million years ago in Africa and ultimately spreading throughout the Old World.
Oligocene Era
A geologic epoch of the Paleogene Period, occurring from about 34 to 23 million years ago, during which mammals and birds evolved considerably.
- Recognize the impact of continental drift and climate change on evolution.
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Mulija CaldarevicApr 27, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
Homo erectus first emerged in the Pleistocene epoch, which began around 2.6 million years ago, long after the Oligocene era, which ended around 23 million years ago.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the impact of continental drift and climate change on evolution.