Question

Australopithecines have been found mainly in two african regions. these areas exhibit unique geological conditions that have allowed fossils to be preserved for millions of years. drag the appropriate site type to the location in africa where it is found.

Answer 1

Australopithecines are the southern ape and were originally found in South Africa. Their fossil remains had been found in South Africa at locations such as Taung, Makapansgat, and Sterkfontein. It posses a similar postcranial morphology to A. africanus and has a high degree of dimorphism.

A complete Australopithecus skeleton was found in Gauteng, South Africa. It is called little foot.

Answer 2

Australopithecines have been found in both the Southern and Eastern parts of Africa. These areas exhibit unique geological conditions that have allowed fossils to be preserved for millions of years. These regions are South Africa in the Limestone caves and in Eastern Africa the sedimentary basins and the river drainage systems.