How are Human Fossils Classified into Species

Question

How are human fossils classified into species?
A) by differences in DNA
B) by differences in diet
C) by differences in skin color
D) by differences in the skeleton

Accepted Answer

Human fossils are classified into species based on differences in their skeletal structure, including skull size and shape, bone thickness and shape, and dental structure. Comparisons are made to modern human skeletons as well as to the skeletal remains of other known extinct species. DNA analysis can also be used, but it is not always possible with ancient fossils that have degraded over time. Diet and skin color can provide additional information about the lifestyle and environment of the species, but they are not reliable indicators of classification.