Australopithecus were early hominids that differed in many ways from modern-day humans -- they were short, and their brain-case was much smaller. In 1924, Raymond Dart found the first remains of an Australopithecus on this continent.
- Africa
- Australia
- Asia
- Europe
Answer
The correct answer is A) Africa.
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