Most of the Early Hominin Fossils Discovered in Africa Come

question 12

Multiple Choice

Most of the early hominin fossils discovered in Africa come from the eastern and southern parts of the continent.Why is this?

• A)More populations of early hominin species lived in these areas and nowhere else.
• B)Only these areas were conducive to sustaining life.
• C)These areas provided better preservation of fossils.
• D)Many villagers in these areas gather fossils to sell.

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