Information and IdeasMediumEvidence that a village was once by the sea
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?
- A. Excavations beneath the village square found sea shells, a boat's timbers, and an iron mooring ring set into an old wall.Correct
- B. The village's name contains the word for harbour.
- C. The sea is visible from the church tower.
- 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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