A large black bear walking in a field.
Which of these best describes the evolutionary lineage of modern-day black bears?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) the black bear’s series of ancestral species, stretching back through time
A
the black bear’s series of ancestral species, stretching back through time
(Choice B) all of the modern species that are related to the black bear
B
all of the modern species that are related to the black bear
1 answer
The correct choice to describe the evolutionary lineage of modern-day black bears is:
Choice A: the black bear’s series of ancestral species, stretching back through time.
This choice focuses on the ancestors of the black bear over time, which is what evolutionary lineage refers to. Choice B refers to modern relatives, which does not convey the idea of historical ancestry.
