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Section B, Question 9(b)Question part (b)
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b. It is believed that the first hominins to arrive in Australia were Homo sapiens. Evidence from various sites suggests these first H. sapiens migrated from northern Australia, vi
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ii. Evidence suggests that a common ancestor of the two palm species colonised acidic (pH below 7) volcanic soils on the island around 6 million years ago. Much more recently (2 mi
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c. Fossil evidence shows that the first hominin species that left Africa was Homo erectus, about 2 million years ago. The last known H. erectus population existed in Indonesia abou
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d. DNA evidence from present-day humans shows that Homo neanderthalensis interbred with H. sapiens while the two species coexisted in Europe. Fossil discoveries show that H. erectu
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2023 BIOLOGY EXAM (NHT) 34 D O N O T W R I T E I N T H I S A R E A
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2023 BIOLOGY EXAM 36 D O N O T W R I T E I N T H I S A R E A
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Question 10 (8 marks) The following examples illustrate aspects of speciation. Example 1 The Isthmus of Panama is a land bridge separating the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The brid
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Question 10 (8 marks) The platypus (Ornithorhynchus anatinus) is a semi-aquatic animal, historically present in rivers throughout Victoria. Source: John Carnemolla/Shutterstock.com
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a. Give two examples of possible sources of eDNA from the platypus. 2 marks
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a. Discuss the types of evidence that scientists use to determine whether speciation is occurring, or has occurred. Refer to examples from the article above to support your respons
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b. Explain two factors to consider when sampling the water to reduce sources of error. 2 marks
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b. Complete the table below, stating whether each example in the article shows allopatric or sympatric speciation. Justify each of your choices, using evidence drawn from the artic
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