The hypothesis that only one subpopulation of Homo erectus underwent a rapid spurt of evolution to produce Homo sapiens 200,000-100,000 years ago is called the
A) regional continuity model.
B) replacement model.
C) Asian origin model.
D) mostly out-of-Africa model.

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The replacement model, also known as the "Out of Africa" model, suggests that Homo sapiens evolved in Africa and then spread out, replacing other hominin populations.

The Hypothesis That Only One Subpopulation of Homo Erectus Underwent