Partners in Preservation

How do the central ideas of underwater archeology and volunteerism build on each other in paragraphs 5 and 6?

• by emphasizing the importance of students in marine discoveries

• by detailing the necessity of state funding in individual discovery efforts

• by highlighting discoveries that have contributed new data about shipwreck sites

• by explaining the need for more individuals to identify undiscovered shipwrecks

How does the author develop the central ideas of community partnership and underwater archaeology in paragraphs 3 and 4?

• by highlighting the necessity of professional oversight of volunteer divers at shipwreck sites

• by including details about the involvement of volunteers and the names of specific historic shipwrecks

• by explaining the development of new technologies that have supported access to shipwreck sites in recent years

• by providing an example of two institutions that have significantly contributed to and affected the shipwreck preservation efforts

How does paragraph 3 develop the central ideas of technological innovation and historical conservation?

• by explaining the value of SCUBA gear in government-led underwater archaeology

• by conveying how volunteers ensure that underwater shipwrecks are now documented

• by describing the many ways interns use technology to locate shipwrecks throughout Florida

• by showing how the availability of SCUBA gear has allowed amateur divers to support archaeologists’ efforts

Which statement summarizes the text?

• Florida has many shipwreck sites, which are being accessed through the use of volunteers and new diving technologies. Underwater archaeology programs are able to investigate more wrecks with the aid of the public.

• Florida has many shipwreck sites, which are quickly being studied by researchers at SEAC. Results of the underwater explorations are promising, so government agencies are being sought to help with financing.

• Florida has numerous shipwrecks to study, and universities are using new diving technologies like SCUBA to find treasures to share with the public.

• Florida has numerous shipwrecks to study, and countless archaeological sites are being discovered by volunteers.

How do paragraphs 6 and 7 build upon the central ideas of community partnership and historic discovery?

• by detailing the usefulness of legislative support in the search for relevant historic discoveries

• by explaining how volunteers who work with universities are likely to make historic discoveries

• by revealing how cooperation between private and public groups can lead to increased numbers of historic discoveries

• by demonstrating that a variety of funding sources increases access to professional support and the likelihood of historic discoveries

Which statement explains how the central ideas of community partnership and historic preservation interact in the text?

• The examples of volunteer diving organizations doing research for agencies reveal how technology needs to be expanded to increase archaeological finds.

• The examples of volunteer diving organizations working with various agencies reveal how knowledge of shipwrecks is being gained and shared.

• The participation of various agencies in shipwreck research conveys researchers’ dedication in gaining knowledge of past cultures.

• The participation of various agencies in shipwreck studies conveys the value of archaeology and discovery.