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.
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.