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Scientists discover fossilized bones from two different animals. The scientists consult the fossil record to learn more about the fossils. Which question will the fossil record best answer?(1 point)
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How are the animals related to modern animals?
How are the animals related to modern animals?

What killed the animals?
What killed the animals?

Which animal is older?
Which animal is older?

Which animal was better equipped to survive?


How do fossils of the animal Archaeopteryx provide evidence that birds evolved from one group of dinosaurs?(1 point)
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Fossils of Archeopteryx were discovered near fossils of both dinosaurs and birds.
Fossils of Archeopteryx were discovered near fossils of both dinosaurs and birds.

Fossils of Archeopteryx have traits that show they were better able to survive than dinosaurs but less able to survive than birds.
Fossils of Archeopteryx have traits that show they were better able to survive than dinosaurs but less able to survive than birds.

Fossils of Archaeopteryx have traits of both dinosaurs and birds.
Fossils of Archaeopteryx have traits of both dinosaurs and birds.

Fossils of Archaeopteryx are older than fossils of birds but younger than fossils of dinosaurs.
Fossils of Archaeopteryx are older than fossils of birds but younger than fossils of dinosaurs.
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Answer 1

1) Which question will the fossil record best answer?
- Which animal is older?

2) How do fossils of Archaeopteryx provide evidence that birds evolved from one group of dinosaurs?
- Fossils of Archaeopteryx have traits of both dinosaurs and birds.