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Information and Ideas practice question
An archaeologist claims that the brick structure in the field was a lime kiln.
Which finding, if true, would most directly support the archaeologist's claim?
- A. The structure's inner walls are coated with a thick layer of burnt lime, and a 1780 estate map marks the spot 'lime kiln'.Correct
- B. The structure is made of brick.
- C. The field is close to a road.
- D. Lime was used in mortar.
Answer: A. The structure's inner walls are coated with a thick layer of burnt lime, and a 1780 estate map marks the spot 'lime kiln'.
Burnt lime inside and a map label naming it.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The structure is made of brick.
- Brick was used for many structures.
- C. The field is close to a road.
- Location doesn't show use.
- D. Lime was used in mortar.
- A general fact about lime.
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