Question

Distinguish between Australopithecus and Cro-Magnon (Chin).

Answer 1

		Australopithecus	Cro-Magnon
1.	Bipedalism	Walked nearly straight; the vertebral column had a definite lumbar curve.	Perfect bipedalism
2.	Cranial capacity	450 to 600 cm3	1450-1600 cm3
3.	Size of canine teeth	Almost the same as modern man; did not project above the level of other teeth.	Small canines; teeth closer to each other; wisdom teeth present.
4.	Forehead and brow ridges	Low forehead eyebrow ridges projecting over the eyes.	Broad arched forehead; moderate brow ridges; orthognathous face.
5.	Development of chin	Lack of chin prognathous face.	Well-developed chin.
6.	Body hair	Body covered with hair.	Body less hairy.
7.	Height and posture	120 cm (3·5 to 4 ft); nearly upright.	180 cm (5·5 cm to 6 ft); fully erect.