Question

directions: you will need to answer all of the questions below. everyone in your group must turn in their own research guide. you may use classroom sources or approved websites to answer the questions.
early humans:

1. where did early humans live? describe the land features and climate.

Explanation:

Early humans (e.g., hunter - gatherers) lived in various regions. In Africa (like East Africa), land features included savannas with grasslands, scattered trees, and access to water sources (rivers, lakes). The climate was generally warm, with seasonal rainfall, supporting plant and animal life for sustenance. In other regions like parts of Asia, they inhabited areas near rivers (e.g., along the Indus or Yellow River basins in later pre - agricultural stages) with fertile river valleys, and climates ranged from tropical to temperate, with monsoon or seasonal weather patterns. Overall, they preferred areas with access to water, edible plants, and game, so landscapes near water, with diverse vegetation, and moderate to warm climates (depending on the era and species, like Homo sapiens or earlier hominids) were common.

Answer:

Early humans, particularly early Homo sapiens and preceding hominid species, initially lived in Africa (e.g., East Africa). The land features there included savannas (grasslands with scattered trees), areas near rivers/lakes for water, and diverse terrains that supported wildlife and edible plants. The climate was warm, with seasonal rainfall (e.g., in African savannas, there were wet and dry seasons) that sustained ecosystems. As they migrated, they also settled in regions like Southwestern Asia, Southern Europe, and parts of Asia near water sources (e.g., river basins) with land features such as river valleys (fertile, good for foraging) and climates ranging from temperate to tropical, with seasonal or monsoon - like weather patterns to support the availability of food (plants and animals) and water.