In 1998, paleoanthropologist Rick Potts published an article in The Yearbook of Physical Anthropology, a peer-reviewed journal. The article was titled “Environmental Hypotheses of Hominin Evolution.” Which statement about Rick Potts would most increase his authority?
Potts has read hundreds of websites about human evolution.
Potts has been interested in human evolution since a very young age.
Potts is the director of the Smithsonian’s Human Origins Program.
Potts has posted on many blogs about human evolution.

Respuesta :

The statement 'Potts is the director of the Smithsonian's Human Origins Program'  would most increase his authority. It is a well-reputed institution.

What is the Smithsonian?

The Smithsonian is a well-reputed institution that represents the world's largest museum.

The Smithsonian is not only a museum but also this institution is also a place for educative endeavors, and research.

The Smithsonian is composed of  21 different museums (including one for studying human evolution) and one National Zoo.

Learn more about the Smithsonian here:

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Answer:

D

Explanation:

trust