Identify Which of the Following Scenarios Is Most Probable for the Evolution

question 25

Multiple Choice

Identify which of the following scenarios is most probable for the evolution of members of genus Homo.

• A)Australopithecus afarensis gave rise to Homo habilis who gave rise to Homo ergaster who gave rise to Homo erectus
• B)Australopithecus afarensis gave rise to Homo erectus who gave rise to Homo ergaster who gave rise to Homo habilis
• C)Ardipithecus ramidis gave rise to Homo habilis who gave rise to Homo ergaster who gave rise to Homo erectus
• D)Australopithecus afarensis gave rise to Homo habilis who gave rise to Homo sapiens who gave rise to Homo erectus

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The gap between what consumers are prepared and capable of paying for a product or service and what they end up spending.

Supply Change

An alteration in the quantity of goods or services that producers are willing and able to sell in the market, due to factors like price, technology, or input costs.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between the total amount consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and the total amount they actually pay.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive, evidencing economic benefit.