Explain five ways through which man adapted to the environment during the Stone Age Period.

      

Explain five ways through which man adapted to the environment during the Stone Age Period.

  

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gideon
i. Development of upright walking posture using hind limbs (bipedalism) improved mans ability to
hunt.
ii. Gradual use of fore limbs (hands) for holding objects enabled man to make tools which made his
work easier.
iii. Increased brain capacity to above1500 c.c enhanced man’s level of creativity.
iv. Development of language enhanced exchange of ideas.
v. Discovery of fire improved his diet and increased his security etc
vi. Domestication of plants and animals ensured prolonged supply of food, reduced nomadism for a
more sedentary life.
vii. Weapon making enhanced survival, reduced security.
viii. Making of clothes and fire –warmth for his body.
ix. Discovery of medicine reduced the risk of death from diseases.
gideon1 answered the question on October 17, 2017 at 05:16


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