Excavation Findings and Speculations

Excavation Findings and Speculations

Assessment

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Science, History, Biology

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

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The Oak Island team, led by Rick Lagina and Gary Drayton, continues their exploration at the money pit drill site. They discover potential leather artifacts and bones at a depth of 162 feet, sparking discussions about their historical significance. The team speculates on the origins of the bones, considering the possibility of them belonging to 17th-century individuals or an unidentified visitor. Despite being a small team, they remain hopeful of uncovering more substantial evidence to tell a definitive story.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current depth of the hole at the money pit drill site?

196 feet

184 feet

160 feet

162 feet

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material did the team suspect they found that could be part of a book binding?

Stone

Leather

Metal

Wood

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what depth was the bone found that was similar to previous human bones?

170 feet

160 feet

180 feet

150 feet

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of bone did the team speculate they found after the initial discovery?

A femur

A knuckle bone

A skull fragment

A rib bone

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the team's hope as they continue their excavation?

To find a new drilling site

To find ancient tools

To find artifacts that tell a story

To find gold