A Hominid Fossil with a Long, Low Skull, Projecting Face

question 43

Multiple Choice

A hominid fossil with a long, low skull, projecting face and occipital bone, and large nasal aperture is likely

• A)to be classified as having modern characteristics.
• B)to be classified as having vestigial characteristics.
• C)to be classified as having archaic characteristics.
• D)to be classified as having apelike characteristics.

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Definitions:

Subduction Zone

A geological region where one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to various geological phenomena, including earthquakes and volcanoes.

Destructive Earthquakes

Earthquakes that result in significant damage and loss of life, often occurring near tectonic plate boundaries where energy release is concentrated.

Red Triangle

An area notorious for its frequency of shark attacks; without context, it could also simply refer to a geometric shape in a specific color.

Red Triangle

A region known for its high frequency of earthquakes and volcanic activity, often a specific geographic area noted for a particular type of natural hazard.