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In 2000, a raptor fossil was found in China, dating back 124 million years. This fossil had both dinosaur bones and bird feathers, suggesting it was a primitive relative of modern birds. This discovery supports the theory that birds evolved from dinosaurs.

In which year was the fossil discovered in China?

• 2010

• 2000

• 2020

• 1990

Where was the raptor fossil found?

• At the bottom of an ancient lake

• On a mountain

• In a forest

• In a desert

How old was the raptor fossil discovered in China?

• 200 million years

• 124 million years

• 300 million years

• 64 million years

What unique features did the raptor fossil possess?

• Fins and gills

• Bones of a dinosaur and feathers of a bird

• Bones of a mammal and feathers

• Scales and claws

What does the raptor fossil suggest about the evolution of birds?

• Birds evolved from reptiles

• Birds evolved from mammals

• Birds evolved from dinosaurs

• Birds evolved from amphibians