How do fossils of the animal Archaeopteryx provide evidence that birds evolved from one group of dinosaurs?

Question

A. fossils of Archeopteryx were discovered near fossils of both dinosaurs and birds.
B. fossils of archaeopteryx are older than fossils of birds but younger than fossils of dinosaurs.
C. fossils of archaeopteryx have traits of both dinosaurs and birds.
D. fossils of archeopteryx have traits that show they were better able to survive than dinosaurs but less able to survive than birds.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. fossils of Archaeopteryx have traits of both dinosaurs and birds.

The fossils of Archaeopteryx exhibit characteristics that are typical of both non-avian dinosaurs (such as teeth, a long bony tail, and certain bone structures) and modern birds (such as feathers and a wishbone), providing key evidence for the evolutionary link between these two groups. This blend of features supports the idea that birds evolved from a group of theropod dinosaurs.