FInding Lucy VIDEO

What is the Lucy site known for?

• Being the home of Australopithecus afarensis

• Being a popular tourist destination

• Being a volcanic ash deposit

• Being the birthplace of Don Johanson

Who is Don Johanson?

• A famous musician

• A childhood hero of the author

• An ancient hominid

• A paleontologist

What did the fossil found in the Afar region of Ethiopia reveal?

• The appearance of our ancient two-legged ancestors

• The existence of ancient apes

• The discovery of a new species of hominid

• The age of volcanic ash deposits

What made Lucy's discovery significant?

• Her resemblance to modern humans

• Her ability to walk on two legs

• Her unique facial features

• Her large size compared to other hominids

What is the advantage of having knees close together for a biped?

• It allows for a waddling gait

• It makes walking easier and more efficient

• It provides better balance

• It allows for faster running speed

What is the significance of Lucy's long arms?

• They indicate her ability to climb trees

• They suggest she had a unique gait

• They show her resemblance to modern humans

• They provide evidence of her primitive features

What would Lucy's appearance be like if she were alive today?

• Tall with a human-like face

• Short with a human-like face

• Tall with an ape-like face

• Short with an ape-like face

What does Lucy's discovery tell us about our ancestors?

• They were fully human

• They had committed to walking on two legs

• They were similar to modern apes

• They lived in the Afar region of Ethiopia

What is the main characteristic of Lucy's legs?

• They were straight and aligned

• They were long and muscular

• They formed an angle and had knees close together

• They were short and stubby