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Question
Answer the following question.
Write two differences between Homo erectus and Homo habilis.
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Solution
| Character | Homo erectus | Homo habilis | |
| (i) | Brain capacity | 900 cc | 650-800 cc |
| (ii) | Eating habit | They probably ate meat | They probably did not eat meat |
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