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Two hominin (also called hominid) skull fragments were found in separate locations and each was associated with a number of artefacts - VCE - SSCE Biology - Question 12 - 2008 - Paper 1
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Two hominin (also called hominid) skull fragments were found in separate locations and each was associated with a number of artefacts. Skull X was dated and shown to... show full transcript
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The artefacts most likely discovered with skull Y but not skull X would be
Answer
To determine which artefacts would likely be associated with skull Y (20000 years old) but not with skull X (100000 years old), we need to consider the cultural and technological context of the time periods.
- Fireplace Fragments: These are common in various archaeological contexts and not exclusive to a specific time period.
- Stone Tools for Cutting: Like fireplaces, stone tools have been found across a wide range of dates and thus could be associated with both skulls.
- Pigment Used in Rock Paintings: This artifact type is often linked to later periods of human history and is less likely to be found in contexts older than 20000 years.
- Bones from Hunted Animals: Such bones would generally reflect dietary practices and could be present in both contexts depending on available fauna.
Given the context, the most probable artefact to be associated with skull Y but not with skull X is C. pigment used in rock paintings, as this likely emerged after the time of skull X.