Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of How

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an example of how nonhuman species transmit culture?

• A) Dolphins form coalitions,cooperatively hunt,and learn tool use from one another.
• B) Apes store a tool that they could use to retrieve food the next day.
• C) Forest-dwelling chimpanzees select different tools for different purposes.
• D) Dolphins learn to use marine sponges as protective nose guards when probing the sea floor for fish.

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Definitions:

Splitters

Individuals or researchers who emphasize distinctions and differences when categorizing objects or species, often in the context of taxonomy.

Control of Fire

The ability to create, maintain, and use fire, which is considered an important milestone in human evolution for cooking, warmth, and protection.

Human Evolutionary History

The chronology and processes through which humans evolved from primate ancestors.

Oldowan Tool Tradition

The earliest known stone tool industry, characterized by simple tools like choppers used by hominins around 2.5 million years ago.