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The approximate cranial (brain) capacity of Homo erectus was about:

Answer: 900 cubic centimetres.

  • A 650 cubic centimetres
  • B 1400 cubic centimetres
  • C 900 cubic centimetres
  • D 1650 cubic centimetres

Correct answer: C. 900 cubic centimetres

Explanation: Homo erectus had a brain capacity of around 900 cubic centimetres, larger than Homo habilis but smaller than modern humans and Neanderthals.

Simple Phylogenetic TreeCommon ancestorLineage ALineage BLineage C1Lineage C2Branch points represent speciation events from a shared ancestor

A simple phylogenetic tree: a common ancestor branches into several descendant lineages over time, with each branch point marking a speciation event.

Concept context

Origin of life, Darwin's theory, natural selection, speciation, and evidence for evolution.

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