How do the footprints pictured in "Fossil Footprints from Laetoli in Tanzania" reflect the belief of many scholars that Australopithecines had short legs and travelled slowly?
A) The uneven depth of the footprints
B) The footprints are spaced closely together.
C) The directional variation of the footprints
D) The relatively small size of some of the footprints

Question

How do the footprints pictured in "Fossil Footprints from Laetoli in Tanzania" reflect the belief of many scholars that Australopithecines had short legs and travelled slowly? 
A) The uneven depth of the footprints 
B) The footprints are spaced closely together. 
C) The directional variation of the footprints 
D) The relatively small size of some of the footprints

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The footprints being spaced closely together indicate that the individuals who made them had short legs and a short stride, which aligns with the belief that Australopithecines had short legs and travelled slowly. The other options do not necessarily reflect this belief as directly.

How Do the Footprints Pictured in "Fossil Footprints from Laetoli