Paleoanthropology is the study of

A. hominid evolution and human life as revealed by the fossil record.
B. the evolution of linguistic communication through ancient speech sounds and texts.
C. disease and injury in skeletons from archaeological sites.
D. ancient environments using samples of ancient pollen.
E. the biological and geological processes by which dead animals become fossils.


Answer: A

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