A science class takes a field trip to a rock formation known for the many fossils it holds. A student finds a fossil that shows a plant with leaves that look like those of a plant that grows nearby. The student tells his classmates that the plant fossil must be from an ancient species that has not changed much over time. Which statement BEST describes the student’s claim? 1) The claim is reasonable because plants do not change over time.

2) The claim is reasonable because fossils often show similarities between extinct and similar modern species.

3)The claim is not reasonable because plants must change over time.

4)The claim is not reasonable because fossils can be made from recently living organisms.