Which of the following would NOT be helpful in reconstruction the local paleoecological setting in which early hominins lived?
A) animal bones washed into a stream bed
B) a piece of pottery found within a storage pit
C) an assortment of sharp stone tools next to a butchered carcass
D) wood charcoal found within a hearth
E) anatomical relationships between humans and contemporary nonhuman primates

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A piece of pottery found within a storage pit would not be helpful in reconstructing the local paleoecological setting since it indicates a presence of advanced culture and technology which would not have existed during the time of early hominins. The other options would provide information about the local flora, fauna, and human activities, allowing for reconstruction of the paleoecological setting.

Which of the Following Would NOT Be Helpful in Reconstruction