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The human race, H. sapiens, has been around for about half a million years, but for most of that time it has not made a great impact. During the past 50,000 years, the impact has been increasing, and during the past few centuries it has increased tremendously.
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Humans have impacted the history of the Earth significantly for about 200,000 years since the appearance of Homo sapiens. The impacts of humans have accelerated in the past few centuries with the Industrial Revolution, leading to significant changes in the environment and biodiversity.
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Have humans existed for a long time or a short time during earth's existence?
In terms of Earth's entire history, humans have existed for a relatively short time. Homo sapiens, our species, has been around for about 200,000 years, whereas Earth is estimated to be around 4.5 billion years old.
How long neanderthals been on earth?
Neanderthals lived on Earth for about 350,000 to 40,000 years ago. They are an extinct species of humans that are closely related to modern humans.
Is the earth only for human beings?
No, it is not for only humans. It existed long before humans appeared and will exist long after we are gone; in that time, it has, is and will support hundreds of millions of other types of organism.
Why couldn't dinosaurs and humans coexist?
It's a question of chronology, time. Dinosaurs appeared long before humans. Then, due to a meteor strike the climate on earth changed and the dinosaurs died out. Long after that, humans appeared. If the meteor hadn't struck, dinosaurs would probably have lived on. Or maybe they'd still been beaten by the mammals, only slower. And maybe humans had never appeared. O maybe we had. No one can tell.
How long have humans been on Earth according to creationism?
According to creationism, humans have been on Earth for approximately 6,000 to 10,000 years. This timeline is based on the belief that the Earth was created by a divine being in six days as described in religious texts like the Bible.
How the humans come to earth?
The humans came to earth from a "big bang" long time ago.
Who was wool discover and when?
Humans and animals that grow fleece have existed together on earth since long before humans taught themselves to write. The name you want has been lost to history.
Why are we humans here on earth?
The purpose of human existence is a complex and philosophical question that has been debated for centuries. Answers to this question vary depending on individual beliefs, religions, and worldviews. Some people believe humans are here to fulfill a specific destiny, others see life as a journey of personal growth and development, and some believe in creating their own purpose and meaning in life.
What percentage of the earths history have humans existed?
That depends on how long ago humans developed. Assume 100,000 years, the earth is about 4,000,000,000 years old. So% = 100,000 / 4,000,000,000 x 100 = 0.0025 %
What is the relation between economics and history?
Economics or better said, economic policies have existed for as long as humans occupied the Earth. They are a part of human history. As being a part of history it has a relationship with history. Additionally, economic history" is a field within its own boundaries yet is part of hum overall history.
How long do scientist study the history of earth?
As long as it takes to answer their questions.
when will humans and the earth become machines?
that will take a long time because earth is made out of soil :-)
How long have humans benn polouting the earth?
people have been polouting the earth since forever
Reasons against humans causing global warming?
The earth has a long history of warming and cooling. Ever heard of the Ice Ages? Other planets are currently showing evidence of warming.
How long ago was the fuel biomass created?
before humans were on earth.
Why is the earth's end near?
It isn't. The Earth will be here for a very long time, it's the humans that will be gone.
Were there earthquakes before humans were on earth?
Humans have walked the earth for the last 50 - 200K years. There have been earthquakes since the formation of the planet ~4.5 billions years ago - long before humans were around.
