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Passage Summary: There are mysterious old grooves in the ground on an island, and an expert thinks they were made by carts pulled by animals about 3,000 years ago.
Conclusion: Animal-drawn carts likely created the limestone tracks on Malta around 1000 B.C.
Reasoning: The tracks' physical characteristics and their proximity to settlements and water sources suggest they were used for transport during that specific historical period.
Analysis: To strengthen this hypothesis, we need evidence that bridges the gap between 'mysterious tracks' and 'animal-drawn carts from 1000 B.C.' Look for an answer that provides historical context, such as evidence that the specific animals or cart technology existed on Malta during that era. Alternatively, finding similar tracks in other regions that were definitely made by carts would bolster the archaeologist's interpretation. We want to turn a 'could have been' into a 'likely was' by adding a supporting fact.
Conclusion: Animal-drawn carts likely created the limestone tracks on Malta around 1000 B.C.
Reasoning: The tracks' physical characteristics and their proximity to settlements and water sources suggest they were used for transport during that specific historical period.
Analysis: To strengthen this hypothesis, we need evidence that bridges the gap between 'mysterious tracks' and 'animal-drawn carts from 1000 B.C.' Look for an answer that provides historical context, such as evidence that the specific animals or cart technology existed on Malta during that era. Alternatively, finding similar tracks in other regions that were definitely made by carts would bolster the archaeologist's interpretation. We want to turn a 'could have been' into a 'likely was' by adding a supporting fact.
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Unlock Full Passage1.Which one of the following, if true, most helps to support the archaeologist's hypothesis mentioned above?
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Finding substantial fossilized animal excrement near the tracks dated to around 1000 B.C. supports both key parts of the hypothesis: timing (circa 1000 B.C.) and the involvement of animals along those paths, which fits animal-drawn carts.
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