A Most Interesting Debate Continues Regarding the Neandertals

question 41

Multiple Choice

A most interesting debate continues regarding the Neandertals. Why?

• A) some anthropologists say they existed and some say they did not
• B) some anthropologists say they existed millions of years ago and others say it's more recent
• C) some anthropologists argue that Neandertals are part of the same species as Homo sapiens and others think they were a distinct species that died out
• D) the fossils found give no information

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