Evolution-Of-Life Question 65

Question: Suppose that a new fossil hominid is discovered. What criterion can be used to determine where in the human evolutionary lineage this new fossil belongs?

Options:

A) Brain size

B) Tooth structure

C) Foot structure

D) All of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Option D is correct because brain size, tooth structure, and foot structure are all important criteria used by scientists to place a new fossil hominid within the human evolutionary lineage based on characteristics related to intelligence, diet, and locomotion, respectively.)