If humans originated in Africa and migrated to other parts of the world some time would be required for this to occur. At a modest rate of one kilometer per year, how many centuries would it take for humans originating in Africa to migrate to China some 10,000 kilometers away? SHOW YOUR WORK to support your results.

If humans originated in Africa and migrated to other parts of the world some time would be required for this to occur. At a modest rate of one kilometer per year, how many centuries would it take for humans originating in Africa to migrate to China some 10,000 kilometers away? SHOW YOUR WORK to support your results.

The Solar System

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Chapter17: Astrobiology: Life On Other Worlds

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