Question

multiple choice question
how did australopithecus compare to homo sapiens?

they were roughly the same size and less intelligent.
they were shorter, hairier, and less intelligent.
they were taller, stronger, and less intelligent.
they were shorter but may have been slightly more intelligent.

Explanation:

Australopithecus were early hominins with shorter statures, more body hair, and significantly smaller cranial capacities (indicating lower intelligence) compared to Homo sapiens. Fossil evidence confirms they were shorter, retained more primitive hairy features, and had less developed cognitive abilities than modern humans.

Answer:

B. They were shorter, hairier, and less intelligent.