which of the following statements does not accurately characterize the neanderthals?
a. they were first discovered in Germany
b.they are ancenstor to Homo Sapiens
c. they have larger brains thtat other hominids.
d. they are believed to have lived 200,000 to 30,000 years ago.
my answer C
I disagree.
......but when I Google Neanderthal brain size I find they have bigger brains than we.
What makes you think they are our ancestors? Humans and Neanderthals lived in Europe at the same time for a while. Perhaps they interbred, but I am not sure they count as our ancestors.
http://www.ancestryofman.com/annihilation/
To determine which statement does not accurately characterize the Neanderthals, let's analyze each statement one by one.
Statement A: "They were first discovered in Germany."
To verify this statement, you can conduct a simple search using reliable sources like scientific journals or books. By searching for the discovery of Neanderthals, you will find that the first Neanderthal fossils were indeed discovered in the Neander Valley (hence the name) near Düsseldorf, Germany. This statement is accurate.
Statement B: "They are ancestors to Homo sapiens."
To confirm this statement, you can again refer to reputable sources that discuss human evolution. The current consensus among scientists is that Neanderthals and Homo sapiens share a common ancestor but that they are not direct ancestors to Homo sapiens. Instead, both species descended from a common ancestor. Therefore, statement B is accurate.
Statement C: "They have larger brains than other hominids."
Verify this statement by comparing Neanderthal brain sizes to other hominids. You can search for research studies or scientific articles that provide comparative data on brain sizes. It is established that Neanderthals did have relatively larger brains compared to other hominids. Therefore, statement C is accurate.
Statement D: "They are believed to have lived 200,000 to 30,000 years ago."
To check this statement, you can consult reliable sources on the timeframe of Neanderthal existence. By looking into studies and publications, you will find that Neanderthals are believed to have lived between approximately 200,000 and 30,000 years ago. Thus, statement D is accurate.
After verifying all the statements, we find that all four statements accurately characterize Neanderthals. None of them accurately describe the Neanderthals.