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shofmannx20

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The last common ancestor of humans and African apes was probably __________.
 
  a. a terrestrial ape
  b. either arboreal or a knucklewalker
  c. larger than either humans or African apes
  d. not a brachiator

Question 2

The length of the arms decreased in hominin species over time because __________.
 
  a. shorter arms improve balance
  b. shorter arms increased tool-making ability
  c. the arms were no longer weight bearing
  d. the arms were used for carrying items



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Answer to Question 1

Answer b

Answer to Question 2

Answer c



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