CCST9081 Quiz

What term refers to the group of mammals that includes humans, apes, monkeys, and prosimians, sharing common ancestry and distinct characteristics?

• Hominids

• Cetaceans

• Primates

• Felids

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of primates

• Forward-facing eyes

• Nailes instead of claws

• Grasping Hands and opposable thumbs

• Scales instead of claws

Primates have forward-facing eyes with _____ vision

• Binocular

• Monoscopic

• Stereoscopic

• Panoramic

Where are New World Monkeys primarily found

• Asia

• Africa

• South America

• Australia

Why is learning about primates important in understanding human evolution?

• There is no connection between primates and human evolution

• To understand Primates influence on human evolution

• Understanding primates helps us understand human behavior and traits

• Monkeys.

What are the primary difference and similarity between primates and humans?

• Difference in size; Similarity in genetic makeup

• Difference in body structure; Similarity in social behaviour

• Difference in cognitive abilities; Similarity in specific adaptations

• Difference in genetic makeup; Similarity in social behaviour

Which area is primarily associated with Old World monkeys

• Asia

• South America

• Africa

• Australia

Which is not an example of a great ape?

• Orangutan

• Chimpanzee

• Macaque

• Gorilla

Who introduced the concept of evolution?

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac newton

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

Which evolutionary mechanism involves the transfer of genes between populations?

• Genetic drift

• Mutation

• Gene flow

• Non-random mating