Asked by Cassandra Vaughn-Andrews on May 27, 2024

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Which of the following is true regarding hominin evolution?

A) Evidence of Homo sapiens first appears 300,000 years ago in the fossil of a jaw.
B) One of the earliest hominins, Sahelanthropus, dates back to seven million years ago.
C) The earliest evidence of hominins with our human-like stature date back to two million years ago.
D) a and c
E) a, b, and c

Hominin Evolution

The process of evolutionary change and diversification leading to the emergence of humans and their closest relatives, distinct from the lineage leading to modern apes.

Sahelanthropus

An extinct genus of hominids believed to be among the earliest on the human lineage, dating back approximately 7 million years ago, known from fossils found in Central Africa.

Homo Sapiens

The species name for modern humans, characterized by a capacity for language, complex problem-solving skills, and social organization.

  • Understand the progression of mammals and hominins throughout history.
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Pedro SanchezMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
A) Homo sapiens fossils, including a jawbone, date back to about 300,000 years ago, marking the earliest known evidence of our species. B) Sahelanthropus tchadensis is one of the earliest known hominins, with fossils dating back to about seven million years ago, suggesting an early divergence of the lineage leading to humans. C) Evidence of hominins with a more human-like stature, such as Homo erectus, dates back to around two million years ago, indicating significant evolutionary changes towards modern human morphology.