The Footprints of Australopithecus,found at Laetoli,indicate That the Australopithecines

question 18

Multiple Choice

The footprints of Australopithecus,found at Laetoli,indicate that the australopithecines:

• A)were imperfect bipeds who walked on the sides of their feet
• B)walked somewhat like modern gorillas
• C)were basically quadrupedal,but occasionally rose to a two-legged posture
• D)walked in a striding bipedal mode like modern humans

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