This assignment covers two topical areas. These include:

1. The tectonic history of Africa, concentrating on East Africa and the reasons why it has been such a productive area to search for early hominid remains.
2. The forces responsible for the formation of the unique deposits found at Olduvai Gorge.

	1. Contents 2. Introduction 3. Tectonic Hist. of Af. 4. Hominid Sites 5. Map Old. Gorge 6. Olduvai Animation 7. Chronology 8. Conclusion Courseware Page
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