What recent discovery was made in the freshwater caves of the Dominican Republic?

Fossil Discoveries in Dominican Caves

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A new species of fish
Ancient human artifacts
Rare gemstones
Fossil remains of extinct animals
2.
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Why are the recent fossil discoveries in the Dominican Republic significant for paleontology?
They introduce a new method of collecting remains in underwater caverns.
They provide evidence of ancient human settlements.
They are the first fossils found in the Caribbean.
They confirm the presence of dinosaurs in the region.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is unique about the crocodile skeleton found in the Dominican Republic caves?
It was found in a desert.
It is nearly complete and well-preserved.
It is the largest ever found.
It was discovered in a volcanic region.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What other types of animal remains were found in the Dominican Republic caves?
Monkeys, bats, and sloths
Elephants and tigers
Only crocodiles
Dinosaurs and mammoths
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the benefits of finding fossils in underwater caves?
They are always larger in size.
They are easier to access.
They are more colorful.
They are often better preserved.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main goal of Alfred Rosenberger's team in the Dominican Republic caves?
To find new species of fish
To map the cave system
To explore for gemstones
To search for monkey remains
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of the cave site discovered under a fig tree?
It is located in a desert.
It has a narrow vertical entrance.
It contains ancient human artifacts.
It is the largest cave in the world.
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