In regards to the multi-regional theory and Out-Of-Africa theory, describe these theories in one sentence each about how humans as a species originated. Include in your description the key difference between the two theories.
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The multi-regional theory suggests that human populations evolved independently in different regions, while the Out-of-Africa theory posits that modern humans originated in Africa and then migrated to other regions, replacing local populations; the key difference Show more…
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