Which of the following did NOT occur as a result of the frequent climatic fluctuations during the Plio-Pleistocene?

A. New patterns of mixed habitat types developed.
B. The radiation of hominin forms in eastern Asia began.
C. Many animal lineages diversified.
D. New species evolved to exploit the newly created ecological niches.


Answer: B

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A. New England B. West Coast C. Southeast D. Midwest E. Regional speech variations exist throughout the United States

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a. shared interests; goals b. obligation; money c. goals; money d. shared interests; obligation

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