What does the fossil record tell us about the evolution of the hominin skull?(1 point)

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The face stuck out farther from the rest of the skull as hominins evolved.
The face stuck out farther from the rest of the skull as hominins evolved.

The part of the skull surrounding the brain grew larger as hominins evolved.
The part of the skull surrounding the brain grew larger as hominins evolved.

The face grew wider as hominins evolved.
The face grew wider as hominins evolved.

The part of the skull surrounding the brain grew more pointed as hominins evolved.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The part of the skull surrounding the brain grew larger as hominins evolved.

This reflects the general trend observed in the fossil record, where brain size increased over time in hominins, indicating a trend towards larger cranial capacities.