Question

Which of the following fossil record scenarios would best support the conclusion that two groups of species are evolutionarily related to one another?(1 point)
Responses

A group of fossils are found that have morphological features common to both groups
A group of fossils are found that have morphological features common to both groups

Trace fossils show that both groups of species ate very similar diets
Trace fossils show that both groups of species ate very similar diets

Fossils from both groups are found to be located in the same geographic region
Fossils from both groups are found to be located in the same geographic region

Fossils from both groups appear in the fossil record during the same time period

Answer 1

The scenario that best supports the conclusion that two groups of species are evolutionarily related to one another is:

**A group of fossils are found that have morphological features common to both groups.**

This scenario indicates shared physical traits that may suggest a common ancestor, thereby providing evidence for evolutionary relatedness. The other options may imply ecological similarities or cohabitation but do not directly indicate a shared evolutionary history.