Why did human ancestors settle in Asia long before settling in Europe?
A. One has to go through Asia to get to Europe.
B. There is less daylight on average in Europe.
C. Europe may have been too cold to live in at the time.
D. Large carnivores were present in Europe.
E. Traveling east is much easier than traveling north.
Answer: C
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