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Biological Evidence and the Fossil Record — Quiz

Question 6 • Biology

Australopithecus is an ape that lived in trees, but could walk on two feet. How might fossils from Australopithecus provide evidence for evolution?

Answer
A
Australopithecus is a fossil that is used to date other Precambrian fossils.
B
Australopithecus provides evidence of the existence of apes, but not humans.
C
Australopithecus is a transitional form between apes and humans.
D
Australopithecus provides evidence that humans existed.

Explanation

Australopithecus had a mix of traits: it lived in trees like apes but could walk upright on two feet, a trait associated with humans. Fossils showing this combination provide evidence of a transitional form between apes and humans, supporting evolution. Choice A describes this evidence.

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