I WONDER - Could The Archaeopteryx Fly?

The video discusses the Archaeopteryx, highlighting its wings similar to modern birds, its gliding ability, and its anatomical features like the wishbone. These features suggest that modern birds are descendants of dinosaurs. Some feathers of the Archaeopteryx were black.

What characteristic of the Archaeopteryx's wings suggests a similarity to modern birds?

• They were used for swimming.

• They were similar in structure.

• They were colorful.

• They were used for digging.

How did scientists believe the Archaeopteryx moved between trees?

• By flying long distances.

• By jumping from tree to tree.

• By gliding from branch to branch.

• By walking on the ground.

What is the function of the wishbone in the Archaeopteryx?

• To help in digestion.

• To provide strength to the chest while flying.

• To store food.

• To protect the head.

What evidence supports the idea that modern birds are related to dinosaurs?

• The Archaeopteryx had scales.

• The Archaeopteryx had a wishbone.

• The Archaeopteryx had a long tail.

• The Archaeopteryx had sharp teeth.

What was the color of some of the Archaeopteryx's feathers?

• Green

• Black

• Blue

• Red