Laura is studying the remains of ancient human dwellings in France. Near the site, she found the bones of a hominid in a pit. After careful examination, she concluded that the hominids dug the pit to bury the person in it. Based on the facts in this case, which species of hominid is Laura most likely studying? A.
H habilis
B.
H erectus
C.
H heldelbergensis
D.
H neanderthanensis
E.
h sapiens

The correct answer is D. H. Neanderthanensis.

Explanation:

In the territory of present-day France, there are two sites where bodies of prehistoric men have been found, which were buried in a premeditated and ceremonial way by their fellow men after their death: La Chapelle Aux Saints and Le Moustier.

Both archaeological sites date from about 45,000 years ago, and are the main examples that allow understanding the religious ceremonies and rituals of the Neanderthanensis, in which it can be seen how the tradition of burying deceased people dates back to these times.

c.) biotic: snails; abiotic: temperature climate