Question
Why might a paleontologist who works with fossils and an archaeologist who specializes in recovering human artifacts work together to determine where a fossil belongs in the hominid family tree? (1 point)
They both are experts on different types of bones.
They both understand the relationship between fossils and early humans.
They both have different skills to help answer the question about ancient humans.
They both know how to remove objects carefully from the ground.
They both are experts on different types of bones.
They both understand the relationship between fossils and early humans.
They both have different skills to help answer the question about ancient humans.
They both know how to remove objects carefully from the ground.
Answers
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They both have different skills to help answer the question about ancient humans.
A paleontologist brings expertise in fossil anatomy and dating; an archaeologist brings context from artifacts and excavation methods. Together their complementary skills give a fuller picture.
A paleontologist brings expertise in fossil anatomy and dating; an archaeologist brings context from artifacts and excavation methods. Together their complementary skills give a fuller picture.