Bipedalism is considered one of the hallmarks of hominid evolution because
A)it was the first evolutionary development that clearly distinguished us from other animals.
B)it was possible only after the advent of simple material culture.
C)it followed brain expansion in human evolution.
D)it allowed hominids to come out of the trees and make tools 10 mya.

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Bipedalism is considered one of the hallmarks of hominid evolution because it was the first evolutionary development that clearly distinguished us from other animals. Bipedalism allowed our early hominid ancestors to walk on two legs, freeing up their hands for tool use and other activities. This allowed for further evolution and development of the human species.

Bipedalism Is Considered One of the Hallmarks of Hominid Evolution