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Compare the details that were included in both texts.
The discovery of dinosaur fossils helped shed light on extinction. (Included in Text 2).
Anning sold fossilized bones to provide financial help for her family. (Included in Text 1).
Anning excavated many important fossil specimens. (Included both texts).
Anning compensated for her lack of schooling by educating herself in various scientific fields. (Included in both texts).
Who would likely agree that amateurs, although not formally taught, can significantly impact a field of study?
A. The author of Text 1
B. The author of Text 2
C. Both authors

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C. Both authors

Both texts note that Anning educated herself despite little formal schooling and that she excavated important fossil specimens—showing both authors recognize that an amateur can make significant contributions.