The Earliest Hominin Discovered to Date, in a Dry Lake

question 2

Multiple Choice

The earliest hominin discovered to date, in a dry lake bed in Chad, belongs to which genus?

• A) Homo
• B) Ardipithecus
• C) Sahelanthropus
• D) Australopithecus
• E) Aegyptopithecus

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Definitions:

Substage

A division or smaller part that forms a component of a larger stage or phase.

Direct Contact

Physical interaction between an infected person or contaminant and a susceptible host, leading to the potential transfer of disease.

Condenser

Part of a microscope substage that regulates the amount of light directed on a specimen.

Magnified Specimen

A sample that has been enlarged using a microscope or other magnification tool for detailed examination.