Understand that modern birds evolved from a group of small feathered theropod dinosaurs, using evidence such as the fossil Archaeopteryx, feathered dinosaur fossils from China, and shared skeletal features
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Question 1 of 3
Which sentence correctly states how scientists explain the origin of the birds we see today?
Question 2 of 3
A museum exhibit shows three fossils: Fossil A is a gigantic, long‑necked dinosaur with no feathers; Fossil B is a tiny, feathered meat‑eating dinosaur that has a wishbone and three‑fingered hands; Fossil C is a living robin. Based on these fossils, which of the following is the most accurate explanation of how today’s birds originated?
Question 3 of 3
Which statement correctly explains how modern birds are related to dinosaurs?
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