Identify a characteristic of the Omomyoids.

A. They generally had short, narrow snouts.
B. They moved about by clambering rather than leaping arboreally.
C. They showed a strong resemblance to modern lemurs.
D. They generally had small eyes.


Answer: A

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Based on scientific theories of evolution, humans are not descended from gorillas or chimps. Rather,

A. they are descended from gorillas. B. they are descended from chimps. C. it is the other way around: gorillas and chimps are descended from humans. D. humans and African apes share a common ancestor. E. humans are descended from Adam and Eve.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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