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kaid0807

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Why does your textbook classify early human ancestors using the genus australopithecines instead of a series of species?
 
  a. This was a transitional species in the fossil record.
 b. Scientists have found very few specimens and are not sure if this is a category.
  c. There is little diversity in this group of human ancestors.
 d. It is unclear exactly how many species exist.

Question 2

Skeletal features provide clear evidence, even though there was occasional famine, that overall Neolithic people were healthier than their Paleolithic relatives.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



kristenb95

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

False



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