Four of the following statements about fossils found on the island of Flores are true. Which one is the exception?
A) They are shorter than modern humans.
B) They have very small brains.
C) They are 200,000 years old.
D) They have a heavy brow ridge.
E) They are small.

Question

Four of the following statements about fossils found on the island of Flores are true. Which one is the exception?​
A) ​They are shorter than modern humans.
B) ​They have very small brains.
C) ​They are 200,000 years old.
D) ​They have a heavy brow ridge.
E) ​They are small.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This statement is not necessarily true. While some fossils found on Flores have been dated to around 200,000 years old, others have been dated to as recent as 12,000 years old. Therefore, this statement cannot be considered universally true for all Flores fossils.

Four of the Following Statements About Fossils Found on the Island