Which of the following statements is true regarding the African range of Homo ergaster?
A) H. ergaster specialized in the woodland forests of East Africa.
B) By 1.8 mya, H. ergaster had extended its range to the most northern and southern parts of Africa.
C) H. ergaster could not colonize the high-altitude plateaus of Ethiopia or use the dry edges of the Rift Valley.
D) This species' range encompassed almost the entire continent, which means that it was adapted to a broad range of environmental conditions.

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According to the article, the African range of Homo ergaster encompassed almost the entire continent, indicating that this species was adapted to a broad range of environmental conditions. Option A is incorrect because there is no mention of H. ergaster specializing in woodland forests. Option B is incorrect because it is stated that by 1.8 mya, H. ergaster had extended its range beyond East Africa, but there is no mention of it reaching the most northern and southern parts of the continent. Option C is incorrect because there is no mention of H. ergaster being unable to colonize the high-altitude plateaus of Ethiopia or use the dry edges of the Rift Valley.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the African