Which of the following statements about Neanderthals is FALSE? a. They buried their dead. b. They had large brow ridges c. They lived in relatively warm climates. d. In general, their bodies had a stockier build than anatomically modern humans. e. On average, their brains were slightly larger than those of anatomically modern humans.
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