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?

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 1

H. neandertalensis had a heavier brow ridge and less pronounced chin than H. sapiens

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The correct answer is option A

All the people today are classified as the Homo sapiens. Human beings evolved many years ago in association with the H. neandertalensis. Homo sapiens did not came after H. neandertalensis but were their contemporaries.

Modern humans have delicate skeleton system. Their skull are more rounded and their brow ridge generally protude less as compared to that of H. neandertalensis.