Which of the Following Statements is True Regarding the African

Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding the African range of Homo erectus?
A) H. erectus specialized in the woodland forests of East Africa.
B) By 1.8 Ma, H. erectus had extended its range to the most northern and southern parts of Africa.
C) H. erectus could not colonize the high-altitude plateaus of Ethiopia or use the dry edges of the Rift Valley.
D) This species' range encompassed almost the entire continent, which means that it was adapted to a broad range of environmental conditions.

Accepted Answer

According to the passage, Homo erectus had a range that encompassed almost the entire continent of Africa, which suggests that this species was adapted to a broad range of environmental conditions. Option A is incorrect because the passage did not mention that H. erectus specialized in woodland forests. Option B is incorrect because the passage did not provide a timeline for when H. erectus extended its range. Option C is incorrect because the passage did not suggest that H. erectus could not colonize high-altitude plateaus or use the dry edges of the Rift Valley.