Recently, the Bones (Not Fossils) of a Possible New Species

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Essay

Recently, the bones (not fossils) of a possible new species of humans (in the genus Homo) have been found on an island in Indonesia (an island nation southeast of Asia). Using radiometric dating, scientists can show that these people were alive as recently as 17,000 years ago. According to the information in this chapter, why do you think they probably used tools?

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Definitions:

Chamber of Commerce

A local or national organization of business owners and professionals aiming to promote and protect the interests of its members.

Census Data

Demographic information collected by a government systematically enumerating its population at a specific point in time, often used for research, planning, and policy making.

Trade Shows

Major events attended by buyers who choose to be exposed to products and services offered by potential suppliers in an industry.

Selling Process

A series of steps that a salesperson follows to sell a product or service, from initial contact to closing the sale.