[Campbell Biology P.797] What is the scientific field dedicated to the study of human origin... | Practice Question

What is the scientific field dedicated to the study of human origins, and where were most of the hominin fossils illustrated in Figure 34.47 found?

  • A: Anthropology; North America
  • B: Paleontology; Europe and Asia
  • C: Paleoanthropology; Eastern and Southern Africa
  • D: Archaeology; Middle East

Explanation

The text states: 'The study of human origins is known as paleoanthropology.' And the caption for Figure 34.47 says: 'Most of the fossils illustrated here come from sites in eastern and southern Africa.'