Lost Colony of Roanoke

What happened to the lost colony of Roanoke.

• went to explore Florida

• returned to England on a ship

• hide and seek gone wrong

• still a mystery

What is the primary scientific mystery surrounding the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

• The disappearance of its inhabitants

• The construction techniques of their buildings

• The agricultural methods they used

• The trade routes they established

Which scientific method could be used to investigate the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony?

• Carbon dating artifacts

• Analyzing soil samples for DNA

• Studying weather patterns of the time

• All of the above

What type of scientific evidence might help solve the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

• Written records

• Oral traditions

• Archaeological findings

• Modern maps

How can dendrochronology contribute to understanding the Roanoke Colony's fate?

• By dating the trees in the area

• By analyzing tree rings for climate data

• By identifying tree species

• By mapping tree locations

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What role does forensic anthropology play in studying the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

• Identifying human remains

• Analyzing ancient tools

• Studying plant remains

• Mapping ancient settlements

Which scientific field studies ancient human settlements like Roanoke?

• Geology

• Archaeology

• Meteorology

• Botany

What scientific technique could be used to analyze artifacts from the Roanoke Colony?

• Radiocarbon dating

• X-ray fluorescence

• DNA sequencing

• All of the above

How might climate science help explain the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony?

• By analyzing historical climate data

• By studying current weather patterns

• By predicting future climate changes

• By mapping global climate zones

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NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What is a possible scientific explanation for the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony?

• A severe drought

• A volcanic eruption

• A massive earthquake

• A tsunami

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