Question

Which of the following can be inferred from the differences between the skulls of Australopithecus afarensis and Homo neaderthalensis?
A)Australopithecus afarensis had a longer skull than Homo neaderthalensis and was the first hominid to create tools.
B)Australopithecus afarensis had a more pronounced nose than Homo neanderthalensis, suited to breathing cold air.
C) Homo neaderthalensis was taller than Australopithecus afarensis and was able to walk upright first.
D) Homo neaderthalensis had a larger cranial capacity than Australopithecus afarensis and had a larger brain.

Answer 1

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ur ans D) Homo neaderthalensis had a larger cranial capacity than Australopithecus afarensis and had a larger brain.

Answer 2

Solution:

Option D is correct.

Explanation:

• Australopithecus was an African ape-man and its cranial cavity was 600CC while Neanderthal man has a strong mandible and its cranial cavity was 1400CC.
• Hence, option D is correct which is Homo neaderthalensis had a larger cranial capacity than Australopithecus afarensis and had a larger brain.