The Geologic History of the Mediterranean

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in paragraph 1 as a change that occurred in the fauna of the Mediterranean?

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What does the author imply by saying “Not a single pebble was found that might have indicated that the pebbles came from the nearby continent”?

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Select the TWO answer choices from paragraph 3 that identify materials discovered in the deepest part of the Mediterranean basin. To receive credit, you must select TWO answers.

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What is the main purpose of paragraph 3 ?

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According to paragraph 4, which of the following was responsible for the evaporation of the Mediterranean’s waters?

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The word “scores” in the passage is closest in meaning to

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According to paragraph 4, what caused most invertebrate species in the Mediterranean to become extinct?

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Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in paragraph 4? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information.

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In paragraph 2 of the passage, there is a missing sentence. The paragraph is repeated below and shows four letters (A, B, C, and D) that indicate where the following sentence could be added.

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An introductory sentence for a brief summary of the passage is provided below. Complete the summary by selecting the THREE answer choices that express the most important ideas in the passage. Some sentences do not belong in the summary because they express ideas that are not presented in the passage or are minor ideas in the passage. This question is worth 2 points.

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