Question

Skulls of (1) Modern gorilla, (2) Australopithecus afarensis, (3) Homo erectus, (4) Homo neanderthalensis, (5) Homo sapiens

Based on the diagram, which of the following best describes ways in which the physical appearance of H. neandertalensis and H. sapiens differ?

Answer 1

a. H. neandertalensis had a heavier brow ridge and less pronounced chin than H. sapiens.
b. H. neandertalensis had a larger brain and smaller jaw than H. sapiens.
c. H. neandertalensis had lighter bones and less body bulk than H. sapiens.
d. H. neandertalensis had smaller teeth and a larger forehead than H. sapiens.

Answer 2

i have no idea

Answer 3

That's fine. Believe me, I come up dry often enough too.

It's asking you to compare two of the skulls. Specifically, it's asking you to compare the bottom two in the picture: the neanderthal skull (number 4) and the modern human skull (number 5).

The back part of the neanderthal's skull is bigger than the modern day human's. A little, anyway. And the jaw is less pointy and sits closer to the neck. The question asks you which option best describes that situation.

I think it's probably B.

Answer 4

Does that make sense?

Answer 5

yea it helps a lot thank you!

Answer 6

It's A.

Answer 7

It was actually A