Question

fossil footprints. scientists examined a trail of fossil footprints left by early humans in soft, volcanic ash in eastern africa. a drawing of the trail of footprints is shown below. each footprint is represented as a series of lines indicating the depth that different parts of the foot sank into the volcanic ash. which statement is an accurate observation that can be made based on this trail of footprints? a. the individuals were running from a predator. b. one individual was much taller than the other. c. the volcano was about to erupt again. d. one individual had larger feet than the other.

Explanation:

Observing the fossil footprints, we can see differences in the size of the footprints. This directly indicates a difference in foot - size. Options A, B, and C cannot be deduced just from the footprint size and shape. There is no evidence in the footprints for running from a predator, height differences, or an impending volcanic eruption.

Answer:

D. One individual had larger feet than the other.