Darwin Used the Phrase "Descent with Modification" to Explain Which

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Multiple Choice

Darwin used the phrase "descent with modification" to explain which of the following ideas?

• A) descent of all organisms from a single, ancient ancestor
• B) the unity of life
• C) the diversity of life
• D) both the unity and diversity of life

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Definitions:

Out of Africa Hypothesis

The theory proposing that modern humans originated in Africa before migrating to other parts of the world.

Mousterian Tool Tradition

A Stone Age technology associated with Neanderthals and early modern humans, characterized by specific types of stone flakes and tools.

Middle Paleolithic

Describes a period in human prehistory between 300,000 to 30,000 years ago, characterized by the development of Neanderthal cultures and significant advancements in tool technology.

Lower Paleolithic

A period of time beginning with the earliest Oldowan tools, spanning from about 200,000 to 2.6 million years ago; also known as Old Stone Age.