Based on the title and opening paragraph, the reader can most reasonably predict that the central idea of the text is —
Archaeology’s Tech Revolution

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9th Grade
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Tasha Brihm
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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archaeologists cannot avoid conflict with their colleagues
modern technology has changed the study of archaeology
many archaeologists were inspired by a modern film character
technology cannot replace tools archaeologists have used for ages
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The author most likely uses an appositive in order to identify Thomas as —
an eminent archaeology professor
an expert in the field he is speaking about
an anthropologist rather than an archaeologist
an advocate of digging less at archaeology sites
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which choice best provides supporting evidence for this statement?
Infrared imaging from space allowed archaeologists to find 17 undiscovered pyramids.
Ground-penetrating radar helps archaeologists avoid damaging data when they dig sites.
The isotope ratio of different locations can identify the origin of remains found in a 375-year-old grave.
Archaeologists do not have to visit sites as much as they did before the invention of new technologies.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Based on the section heading “Digging with less damage,” the reader can most reasonably predict that the section will focus on how archaeologists —
rely on satellites that safely orbit the planet
have excavated more artifacts around the world
have used new technology to scan human remains
use new tools that prevent harm to archeological sites
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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impress \ĭm-prĕs´\ v 1. to apply with pressure, so as to leave a mark 2. to fix firmly in the mind 3. to cause someone to admire 4. to give a particular characteristic to
Which definition best matches the meaning of impress as used in paragraph 12?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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signature \sĭg´nǝ-chǝr\ n 1. any unique, distinguishing aspect, feature, or mark 2. the act of signing one’s name 3. a distinctive characteristic of a condition 4. the part of a prescription that details directions
Which definition best matches the meaning of signature as used in paragraph 14?
Definition 1
Definition 2
Definition 3
Definition 4
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
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This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A What claim does the author make about satellites in the passage? A) Satellites play a significant role in the archaeological revolution. B) Satellites have become the most important tool that archaeologists use. C) Satellites are no longer used in archaeology the way they were in the past. D) Satellites may become a significant tool in the archaeological revolution.
A) Satellites play a significant role in the archaeological revolution.
B) Satellites have become the most important tool that archaeologists use.
C) Satellites are no longer used in archaeology the way they were in the past.
D) Satellites may become a significant tool in the archaeological revolution.
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