Question

paleontologist lucas r. fiorelli and colleagues have reported the discovery at a mine in brazil of several egg clutches, partially preserved single eggs, and egg shells from the late cretaceous period. the researchers have concluded that the area was once a nesting and breeding site for titanosaurs, a group of sauropod dinosaurs. the finding is significant given the previous lack of known nesting sites in northern regions of south america, which led many paleontologists to assume that titanosaurs migrated south to lay eggs. what does the text most strongly suggest about the site discovered by the researchers? a) it is the earliest known example of a titanosaur nesting and breeding site. b) it was very difficult to excavate given that it was discovered in a mine. c) it may have been occupied by other sauropods in addition to titanosaurs. d) it is farther north than any other nesting site discovered in south america.

Explanation:

The text emphasizes the significance of the discovery due to the previous lack of known nesting sites in northern South - America. This implies that the newly discovered site is farther north than other known nesting sites in South America. There is no information about it being the earliest, excavation difficulty, or other sauropods occupying it.

Answer:

D. It is farther north than any other nesting site discovered in South America.