Question

the discovery of dinosaur fossils helped shed light on extinction.
anning compensated for her lack of schooling by educating herself in various scientific fields.
anning excavated many important fossil specimens.
anning sold fossilized bones to provide financial help for her family.

1. who would likely agree that amateurs, although not formally taught, can significantly impact a field of study?

the author of text 1
the author of text 2
both authors

Explanation:

The text highlights Mary Anning, an amateur self-educated scientist, who made major fossil discoveries (advancing paleontology/extinction studies) and supported her family by selling fossils. The first text acknowledges her self-education and fossil contributions; the second text also validates her excavations and self-teaching. Both recognize that an amateur without formal schooling had a significant scientific impact.

Answer:

both authors