Both the "Out of Africa" Hypothesis and the "Multiregional Evolution

question 10

Essay

Both the "out of Africa" hypothesis and the "multiregional evolution" hypothesis agree that the last common ancestor of all modern humans lived in Africa.Overwhelming fossil and genetic evidence confirms an African origin for modern humans―but that isn't enough,by itself,to decide between the two hypotheses.Explain one of the lines of evidence that does tend to support one or the other of these hypotheses.

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Definitions:

Age-Based

A characteristic or policy determined by one's age, often used in contexts where age is a factor in legal rights, societal roles, or eligibility for services or programs.

Working-Class Families

Households whose members are primarily involved in manual labor or skilled trades, often characterized by lower income levels.

Piecework

A payment structure where workers are paid a fixed rate for each unit produced or action performed, rather than receiving an hourly wage.

Boarders

Individuals who rent a room or space for living within another's house, often including meals or other services.