Asked by Ismael Colon on May 11, 2024

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Which of the following died out at the time of the Neolithic transition?​

A) ​mammoths
B) ​musk oxen
C) ​reindeer
D) ​yaks

Neolithic Transition

The period marking the shift from hunting and gathering communities to agricultural and settlement societies, bringing about significant changes in human lifestyle and culture.

Mammoths

Extinct large mammals closely related to modern elephants, lived in various parts of the world during the Ice Age, known for their long tusks and woolly coats.

  • Acquire an understanding of the process and evidence of domestication in plants and animals, clearly distinguishing between wild types and those that have been domesticated.
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Darren KeglovitsMay 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Mammoths are known to have gone extinct around 4,000 years ago, around the same time as the Neolithic transition. The other animals listed (musk oxen, reindeer, and yaks) did not go extinct at this time and continue to exist today.