Ardipithecus ramidus was:​

A) ​discovered in Chad, central Africa, and suggests that the human-chimp-gorilla split occurred earlier than we previously thought
B) ​discovered in the Awash River Basin area of Ethiopia and was an early biped that lived in a forested environment
C) ​discovered in Kenya and is a direct ancestor to Homo sapiens
D) ​discovered in Tanzania, lived in a lush tropical environment, and has three separate species associated with it

Ardipithecus Ramidus

An early hominin species known for its significant contributions to the understanding of human evolution, dating back to approximately 4.4 million years ago.

Awash River Basin

A geographical area in Ethiopia that is drained by the Awash River, significant for its agricultural and cultural importance.

Central Africa

A region located at the center of the African continent, characterized by its diverse cultures, languages, and ecological systems, including the Congo Basin's rainforests.