The short,short-limbed but heavy,muscular bodies of many Neandertal populations may indicate that they

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Neandertals are thought to have evolved in Europe with some evidence of their presence in the Middle East as well. These regions experienced cold climates during the time that Neandertals lived, which may have led to the evolution of their stocky builds with short limbs, allowing them to conserve body heat in these colder environments. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

The Short,short-Limbed but Heavy,muscular Bodies of Many Neandertal Populations May