Which of the Following Is the First Distinctively Hominin Trait

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the first distinctively hominin trait to appear in the fossil record?

• A)sophisticated stone tools
• B)increased brain size
• C)upright walking (bipedalism)
• D)a very long period of parental care

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