Question

Which of the following can be inferred from the differences between the skulls of Australopithecus afarensis and Homo neaderthalensis?

Australopithecus afarensis had a longer skull than Homo neaderthalensis and was the first hominid to create tools.

Australopithecus afarensis had a more pronounced nose than Homo neanderthalensis, suited to breathing cold air.

Homo neaderthalensis was taller than Australopithecus afarensis and was able to walk upright first

Homo neaderthalensis had a larger cranial capacity than Australopithecus afarensis and had a larger brain.

Answer 1

I thought it was the last option, but I hear people saying it's the third option. What do you think? @aaronq

Answer 2

Homo neaderthalensis was taller than Australopithecus afarensis and was able to walk upright first