homo erectus Flashcards

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where and when was homo Erectus around?

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100 000 - 1.6 million
Asia

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describe the height and weight

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1.5 - 1.8m tall
40 - 73 kg

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describe the key characteristics of the Homo Erectus?

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cranial capacity = 1050cc
low sloping forehead, defined brow ridges
large thick jaw, without a chin
reduced size of molars
short stocky body with thinker bones

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