Which of the following statements is most valid on the basis of current evidence?

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Current evidence suggests that people were living in the New World sometime after 28,000 years ago, but there is no evidence to support option B, C, or D. Option B is unlikely as humans did not exist outside of Africa before 70,000 years ago. Option C is also unlikely as there is abundant evidence of human habitation in the New World long before 9,000 years ago. Finally, there is no evidence to support option D, which is not only unlikely but also contradicts the current understanding of human evolution and migration patterns.

Which of the Following Statements Is Most Valid on the Basis