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While digging in a remote site in Africa, paleontologists discovered a collection of fossilized dinosaur bones. The bones were dated back to the Jurassic period, and have been confirmed to be from a dinosaur known as a velociraptor. Two paleontologists discuss the finding.

Paleontologist 1
Once the well-preserved bones are assembled it is clear that they are velociraptor bones from the Jurassic period. The bones are long in the arms, indicating that the velociraptor was definitely capable of flight. You can see that there are cuts within the arm/wing bones of this dinosaur, indicating that it was caught while in flight. Perhaps it was attempting an escape from a more predatory dinosaur, such as tyrannosaurus rex. It is obvious from the body structure of the velociraptor that it was an effective hunter and predator. It was most likely quick to swoop in on its prey and was more than able to carry the prey away on its own. The form and function of the velociraptor has been misunderstood until this important discovery. The condition of these bones offers a clear picture of the way in which the velociraptor lived.

Paleontologist 2
Indeed, the velociraptor bones are in excellent condition. The long arm bones are indicative of the dinosaur’s ability to scavenge prey and fend off larger predators. The cuts within the arm bones show that the velociraptor often stole its meals—the marks resemble defense wounds, perhaps from forcing other would-be scavengers away from the free meal. The structure of the velociraptor’s feet indicates that it was a fast runner and was able to maneuver well through the high trees and undergrowth. This would certainly have allowed the velociraptor to quickly escape predators and possibly arrive at a kill-site before other larger dinosaurs, such as tyrannosaurus rex, descended upon the leftovers. The bones that were discovered answer many questions about the velociraptor, but they also bring up many new issues to consider.

Paleontologist 1’s viewpoint contains the basic assumption that the velociraptor must have been-
F. unknown until the discovery of these bones.
G. an ineffective hunter.
H. previously mischaracterized.
J. unable to escape large predators.

Suppose that the fossilized remains of another dinosaur species with long arm bones were discovered, and scientists determined that this dinosaur lived at the same time as the velociraptor. According to the passage, Paleontologist 2 would most likely conclude that-
F. the new dinosaur could fly.
G. the new dinosaur could be a scavenger.
H. the new dinosaur could not escape from predators.
J. the new dinosaur could swoop in on its prey

Paleontologist 1 would most likely support which of the following statements about the lifestyle of the velociraptor?
F. The velociraptor was a predatory dinosaur capable of flight, and is only now being understood.
G. The velociraptor was a dinosaur who scavenged other dinosaurs’ kills.
H. The velociraptor was a fast runner that could easily out-maneuver its predators in order to survive.
J. The velociraptor was hunted by many other dinosaurs during its time on Earth.