INSTRUCTIONS:
Write a 4 – 5 page essay that answers the following questions: Summarize at least two hypotheses proposed to explain Neanderthal extinction. What specific information do scientists use to support these different claims? (about 1.5 to 2 pages in length) Based on your evaluation of the scientific evidence, which hypothesis for Neanderthal extinction do you find most credible, and why? (about 1.5 - 2 pages in length)