Based on the passage, which of the following would a present-day treasure hunter be allowed to claim while searching for treasure from the 1715 Spanish fleet incident? Responses a gold coin in a protected area of the beach a gold coin in a protected area of the beach a chest floating in the water fifty yards off the coast a chest floating in the water fifty yards off the coast a necklace on display in a state park a necklace on display in a state park a silver token discovered in the sand after high tide

Answer 1

Based on the passage discussing treasure hunting rights and regulations, a present-day treasure hunter would likely be allowed to claim "a silver token discovered in the sand after high tide." Objects discovered in the sand after high tide typically fall into the category of unclaimed items found on public beaches, which may be legally claimed by the finder. The other options, such as items in protected areas, on display in state parks, or very close to the shore, are likely prohibited or restricted.