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

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Bipedalism is considered a key characteristic that distinguishes humans and their ancestors from other animals, marking a significant evolutionary development. It predates the advent of material culture and brain expansion, and it facilitated a range of activities including tool use, but it is not accurate to say it allowed hominids to make tools specifically 10 million years ago.

Bipedalism Is Considered One of the Hallmarks of Hominid Evolution