Bipedalism Is Considered One of the Hallmarks of Hominid Evolution

question 21

Multiple Choice

Bipedalism is considered one of the hallmarks of hominid evolution because

• A)it was the first evolutionary development that clearly distinguished us from other animals.
• B)it was possible only after the advent of simple material culture.
• C)it followed brain expansion in human evolution.
• D)it allowed hominids to come out of the trees and make tools 10 mya.

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