Read the following statements regarding the evolutionary history of hominids: A. The brain capacity of Homo habilis was between 650-800 cc. B. Homo erectus had a cranial capacity of around 900 cc. C. Neanderthal man had a cranial capacity of 1400 cc. D. Homo erectus had a smaller cranial capacity than Homo habilis. How many of the above statements are correct?

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Statement A is correct: Homo habilis was the first human-like being the hominid and had a brain capacity between 650-800 cc. Statement B is correct: Fossils discovered in Java revealed Homo erectus, which had a large brain around 900 cc. Statement C is correct: Neanderthal man had a brain size of 1400 cc. Statement D is incorrect: Homo erectus (900 cc) had a larger cranial capacity than Homo habilis (650-800 cc). Therefore, exactly three statements are correct. Answer: Three