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Information and Ideas practice question

A geographer argues that the village was once beside the sea, although it now lies three miles inland.

Which finding, if true, would most directly support the claim?

  1. A. Excavations beneath the village square found sea shells, a boat's timbers, and an iron mooring ring set into an old wall.Correct
  2. B. The village's name contains the word for harbour.
  3. C. The sea is visible from the church tower.
  4. D. The village has a fish market.

Answer: A. Excavations beneath the village square found sea shells, a boat's timbers, and an iron mooring ring set into an old wall.

Shells, a boat, a mooring ring.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The village's name contains the word for harbour.
Names can be borrowed or fanciful.
C. The sea is visible from the church tower.
Visibility does not show the sea was there.
D. The village has a fish market.
Fish can be brought inland.

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