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The 'Taung Child' fossil, discovered by Raymond Dart, is significant because it provided evidence for which of the following hypotheses regarding human evolution?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: [Option B]
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Bipedalism and its role in hominin evolution
	**Related Topics**: Human evolution, fossil evidence, bipedalism
	**Prerequisites**: Understanding of human evolutionary theory and fossil analysis
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
		- The 'Taung Child' fossil was discovered by Raymond Dart.
		- It is an important hominin fossil that contributes to our understanding of early human ancestors.
**Method & Steps**:
	1.	Identify the significance of the 'Taung Child' fossil.
		Reasoning: This fossil provided key insights into the physical characteristics of early hominins.
		Formula/Rule: N/A
	2.	Analyze the implications of bipedalism based on the fossil evidence.
		Working: The structure of the skull and teeth suggests an adaptation to bipedal locomotion.
		Key Point: This indicates that bipedalism was a key feature of early hominins before significant brain enlargement.
	3.	Conclude the impact of the fossil on our understanding of evolutionary hypotheses.
		Result: The fossil supports the hypothesis that bipedalism preceded significant brain enlargement in human evolution.
		Verification: This aligns with the findings from the fossil regarding anatomical features.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Large brain size was the primary driver of early hominin evolution. [Incorrect, as the fossil indicates bipedalism came first.]
[B] ✓: Bipedalism preceded significant brain enlargement. [Correct, as supported by the fossil evidence.]
[C] :x: Tool use developed before bipedalism. [Incorrect, as the fossil does not provide evidence for this hypothesis.]
[D] :x: Early hominins originated in Asia. [Incorrect, as the Taung Child was found in Africa, indicating origins in that region.]
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Misinterpreting fossil evidence: Always relate anatomical features to evolutionary hypotheses.
		2. Overlooking the context of discoveries: Remember the geographic and chronological context of fossil finds.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Connect anatomical features of hominins to their evolutionary significance.
		2. Use diagrams to visualize the evolutionary tree and the placement of significant fossils.

K SUNKANNA · Answer

Large brain size was the primary driver of early hominin evolution.

K SUNKANNA · Answer

The correct Option is "Bipedalism preceded significant brain enlargement."

K SUNKANNA · Answer

Tool use developed before bipedalism.

K SUNKANNA · Answer

Early hominins originated in Asia.

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