Bipedalism Is Considered One of the Hallmarks of Hominid Evolution

question 9

Multiple Choice

Bipedalism is considered one of the hallmarks of hominid evolution because it:

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

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