Match the hominids with their correct brain size:
`{:("(a) Homo habilis",,"(i) 900 cc"),("(b) Homo neanderthalensis",,"(ii) 1350 cc"),("(c) Homo erectus",,"(iii) 650-800cc"),("(d) Homo sapiens",,"(iv)) 1400 cc"):}`

Options

A. a - (iii) , b - (i), c - (iv) , d - (ii)
B. a - (iii) , b - (ii), c - (i) , d - (iv)
C. a - (iii) , b - (iv), c - (i) , d - (ii)
D. a - (iv) , b - (iii), c - (i) , d - (ii)

Answer

To match the hominids with their correct brain size, we will analyze each hominid and their corresponding cranial capacity based on the information provided.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Identify Homo habilis:**
- Homo habilis is considered one of the earliest members of the genus Homo.
- The cranial capacity of Homo habilis ranges between **650 to 800 cc**.
- Therefore, we match **(a) Homo habilis** with **(iii) 650-800 cc**.

2. **Identify Homo neanderthalensis:**
- Homo neanderthalensis, commonly known as Neanderthals, had a relatively large brain size.
- The cranial capacity of Neanderthals can reach up to **1500 cc**.
- Thus, we match **(b) Homo neanderthalensis** with **(iv) 1400 cc** (closest option).

3. **Identify Homo erectus:**
- Homo erectus is known for being one of the first hominids to stand upright and use tools.
- The cranial capacity of Homo erectus can reach up to **1000 cc**.
- Therefore, we match **(c) Homo erectus** with **(i) 900 cc** (closest option).

4. **Identify Homo sapiens:**
- Homo sapiens refers to modern humans.
- The cranial capacity of Homo sapiens is approximately **1300 cc**.
- Thus, we match **(d) Homo sapiens** with **(ii) 1350 cc** (closest option).

### Final Matches:
- (a) Homo habilis → (iii) 650-800 cc
- (b) Homo neanderthalensis → (iv) 1400 cc
- (c) Homo erectus → (i) 900 cc
- (d) Homo sapiens → (ii) 1350 cc

### Summary of Matches:
- A → 3
- B → 4
- C → 1
- D → 2