The student wants to explain the origin of the species’ name. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A
Mansourasaurus, a new species discovered in Egypt in 2013, lived approximately 80 million years ago.
B
A partial dinosaur skeleton found in Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis belonged to a species named Mansourasaurus.
C
Mansourasaurus, a species that lived approximately 80 million years ago, was discovered in 2013 by Egyptian paleontologist Hesham Sallam and a team of university students.
D
The new species was named Mansourasaurus to recognize the team that discovered it, a professor and students from Mansoura University.
Explanation
Correct answer: D.
Choice D is the best answer. It explains where the dinosaur’s name came from.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. This choice does not explain the origin of the dinosaur’s name.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. This choice does not explain the origin of the dinosaur’s name.
Choice C
Choice C is incorrect. This choice does not explain the origin of the dinosaur’s name.