Question

In the study of human evolution, scientists define modern in terms of:

a. traits like large browridges, large nasal sinuses, and a large masticatory complex.
b. a series of distinctive anatomical traits that contrast with archaic traits from earlier hominins.
c. a designated timeframe between the upper and lower paleolithic.
d. a series of anatomical traits that distinguish cro-magnon features from neandertal's.

Answer 1

Answer is b. a series of distinctive anatomical traits that contrast with archaic traits from earlier hominins.Modern differs from archaic people in terms of anatomical details. One difference is the jaw, modern humans have smaller, different shaped teeth making the receded dentary smaller and the rest of the jaw stand out. They also have smaller and lower faces compared to archaic people