Asked by kizzi

The 140-million year-old fossil of a tortoise was recently found about 700 meters deep in a coal mine in northeast china. Scientists studying the fossil believe that it represents a previously unknown species?
Which of the following is the best conclusion based on the data provided?

1 The tortoise made its home in underground tunnels that were 700 meters deep.
2 Tortoise fossils would also be found in a copper mine at the same underground level.
3 The tortoise was a burrowing animal that lived on plants.
4 The tortoise lived at the same time as the coal forming plants.
5 All of the tortoises died 140 million years ago.

I think the answer is 3 ?!
Answered by Ms. Sue
Nope.

Answered by kizzi
oh shucks okay ..let me study this a bit more :/
Answered by kizzi
can I get some kind of hint maybe?
Answered by Ms. Sue
What do archaeologists assume about two things found at the same level?

Answered by kizzi
is it 2 Ms. Sue
Answered by Ms. Sue
No. It's 4.

Answered by kizzi
oh thank you Ms. Sue that was a lil hard one for me :/
Answered by Ms. Sue
You are welcome, Kizzi. I know you tried to answer this question, but simply didn't have the background information to do so.

Answered by kizzi
yes ! Ms. Sue you are really smart. I'm thankful you get my questions :)


and you do make me search my answers, which I appreciate that, to gain knowledge and wisdom like you!
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