Scientists have found a new fossil that is similar to Archaeopteryx. It is only the second fossil of its kind. It shows an animal that had a long-feathered tail and small teeth, like non-avian dinosaurs. But the animal also had flight feathers and wings, like modern birds. The fossil also shows a fused clavicle bone, which confirms the relationship between birds and dinosaurs because these are the only two groups with this characteristic.
What is true about this scenario?
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Responses
It confirms that birds are descendents of all non-avian dinosaurs.
It confirms that birds are descendents of all non-avian dinosaurs.
It shows evidence of climate change.
It shows evidence of climate change.
It shows evidence of evolution.
It shows evidence of evolution.
It disproves connections between birds and dinosaurs.
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The correct response is:
It shows evidence of evolution.
This scenario provides evidence of evolution by demonstrating the transitional features between dinosaurs and birds, supporting the idea that birds are descendants of certain non-avian dinosaurs.
