Question

In 1998, paleoanthropologist Rick Potts published an article in The Yearbook of Physical Anthropology, a peer-reviewed journal. The article was titled “Environmental Hypotheses of Hominin Evolution.” In his paper, Potts claimed that great variations in environmental conditions over time were responsible for the adaptability of humans and the success of our species. Which would most likely be found in his paper?

Answer 1

This question is incomplete because the options are missing; here is the missing section:

Which would most likely be found in his paper?

A. A review of modern human anatomical structure.

B. Evidence of changing environmental conditions, with references.

C. The reasons competing hypotheses are wrong.

D. His opinion of what will happen to the survival of the human race.

The answer to this question is B. Evidence of changing environmental conditions, with references.

Explanation:

In texts such as scientific articles, the central point is expressed by the main claim or hypothesis as this is supported and explained through evidence in the articles. This means Potts article focuses on the environmental changes and how these contributed to the human species adaptability.

Due to this, it is expected the article explains the changes in environmental conditions, and the connection of these to adaptability. Moreover, because this is a scientific article all ideas should be supported with evidence collected by the author including references to other reliable sources. Thus, "evidence of changing environmental conditions, with references" is expected to be found in this article.