Which option critiques the factual accuracy of the summary? Read the summary.
The earliest humans originated in northern Europe (1) and traveled south via land bridges to Asia and Africa (2). As people spread throughout the world, a shift from hunter-gather to farming occurred (3), which led to increased food production, laws, culture, and disease (4).
a) While parts (3) and (4) are accurate, parts (1) and (2) need revision.
b) While parts (1) and (2) are accurate, parts (3) and (4) need revision.
c) While parts (1), (2), and (4) are accurate, part (3) needs revision.
d) While part (1) is accurate, parts (2), (3), and (4) need revision.
I'm not sure which is correct. My guess is that it's (a)
I agree with A,
Okay, thank you Ms. Sue!
You're welcome Taryn.
It is A
To determine which option critiques the factual accuracy of the summary, let's evaluate each part of the summary individually.
(1) The statement that the earliest humans originated in northern Europe is not accurate. The earliest humans are believed to have originated in Africa, based on scientific evidence such as fossil records and genetic studies.
(2) The statement that humans traveled from northern Europe to Asia and Africa via land bridges is not accurate. The prevailing theory is that early humans migrated out of Africa and spread to other parts of the world, including Asia and Europe.
(3) The statement that there was a shift from hunter-gatherer to farming as people spread throughout the world is accurate. This transition is known as the Neolithic Revolution and is supported by archaeological evidence.
(4) The statement that the transition to farming led to increased food production, laws, culture, and disease is accurate. The development of agriculture allowed for the establishment of settled communities, the growth of population, and the formation of more complex societies with their own laws and cultural practices. Moreover, the close proximity of humans to domesticated animals led to the emergence of some diseases.
Considering this evaluation, option (a) is correct in critiquing the factual accuracy of the summary. Option (a) states that while parts (3) and (4) are accurate, parts (1) and (2) need revision, which aligns with the evaluation above.