Consider the two statements:
I. The current, sixth, mass extinction is different from the previous five mass extinction events.
II. Extinctions have occurred at over 100 - 1000 times the background extinction rate since 1900.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I
3. Only I is correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect

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Identify the incorrect fact regarding the Neanderthal man:
1. Cranial capacity of around 1400 cc
2. Lived in East and Central Africa
3. Used hides to protect their bodies
4. Buried their dead

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Which of the following is the closest relative of man:
1.  Chimpanzee
2.  Gorilla
3.  Orangutan
4.  Gibbon

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