Question

Skulls of (1) modern gorilla, (2) australopithecus afarensis, (3) homo erectus, (4) homo neanderthalensis, (5) modern human which of the following can be inferred from the differences between the skulls of australopithecus afarensis and homo neaderthalensis?

1) australopithecus afarensis had a longer skull than homo neaderthalensis and was the first hominid to create tools.
2) australopithecus afarensis had a more pronounced nose than homo neanderthalensis, suited to breathing cold air.
3) homo neaderthalensis was taller than australopithecus afarensis and was able to walk upright first.
4) homo neaderthalensis had a larger cranial capacity than australopithecus afarensis and had a larger brain.

Answer 1

Australopithecus afarensis and Homo neanderthalensis had differences in cranial capacity, stature, and tool-making abilities.

Step-by-step explanation:

Australopithecus afarensis and Homo neanderthalensis had several differences in their skulls that can be inferred. First, Homo neanderthalensis had a larger cranial capacity than Australopithecus afarensis, indicating that Neanderthals had a larger brain. Second, while both species were bipedal, Neanderthals had a taller stature compared to Australopithecus afarensis. Lastly, there is no evidence to suggest that Australopithecus afarensis created tools, while Neanderthals were known to have advanced stone tool-making abilities.