A Well-Kept Secret - Comprehension Questions

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Waldo Wilcox found Range Creek Canyon in the 1950s.

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1950s

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Wilcox discovered an ancient treasure but feared damage from others. His solution?

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Wilcox bought the land and kept his discovery secret.

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Evidence used by archaeologists to learn about the Fremont:

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Archaeologists study ruins and artifacts at Range Creek Canyon.

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Why did Wilcox sell his land to a preservation group?

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He believed the group would protect the land.

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Text mainly about:

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B. preservation of ancient villages in Range Creek Canyon

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What does "ravage" mean in the context of Wilcox's fear of tourists damaging ancient sites?

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C. damage

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Fremont were hunter-gatherers and farmers in Utah, disappearing 800 years ago. Complete the sentence: They were hunter-gatherers and farmers; ___

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C. On the other hand