For many years, whole or fragmented hominid skulls have been excavated.

Some of these skulls date from as early as 6 million years ago. By

comparing these skulls with other archeological findings, scientists are

able to determine when major accomplishments were successfully

achieved. Which of the following statements correctly states the

evolutionary progression of hominids?

Hominids first developed tools, then language. The brain got smaller.

Hominids first developed language, then tools. Brain size decreased.

Hominids first developed tools, then language. The brain increased in

size.

Hominids first developed language, then tools for farming. The size of

the brain increased.

Statement that correctly states the evolutionary progression of hominids is that hominids first developed tools, then language and the brain increased in size.

Explanation:

The evolution of hominids occurred over a long period of time and included several steps in order for evolution to reach the Homo sapiens which is now known.

The first step in the evolution of hominids was standing - walking in an upright position on the lower limbs - which led to the release of the upper limbs. The release of the upper limbs resulted in the use of the hands, which in turn led to the development of the first tools. The development of language initially emerged with rudimentary sound-based communication, until it became a structured language. During this process, the size of the brain - as well as the cranial capacity - increased as the hominid acquired new skills.

For this reason, the statement which best describes the evolution of hominids is that hominids first developed tools, then language and the brain increased in size.