A feature in the early hominid was her apelike shoulders and forelimbs, but a pelvis that indicated that most of her body weight lay above her pelvis. Which best describes the fossil?
Answer
A
Scientists call her Wise Human and her apelike structure indicates a common ancestor to chimpanzees.
B
Scientists called her Lucy and her pelvis indicates she could walk upright.
C
Scientists call her Handy Human and her apelike structure indicates she could use tools like chimpanzees.
D
Scientists call her Upright Human because of the location of the pelvis.
Explanation
The fossil described is Lucy, an early hominid whose pelvis was adapted for walking upright on two legs. Her apelike shoulders and forelimbs show that she still had some traits suited to climbing, but the pelvis is key evidence of bipedal walking. So the best choice is “Scientists called her Lucy and her pelvis indicates she could walk upright.”
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