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Burgess Shale Fossils - (Reading > Information)

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Burgess Shale Fossils

Burgess Shale Fossils

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Read the following message.

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Decide which paragraph, (A) to (D), has the information given in each statement below. Select (E) if the information is not given in any of the paragraphs.

1...... - The site's rock type allowed preservation of delicate biological features. 2...... - A later find confirmed ancient marine life was richer than assumed. 3...... - Initial interpretations of some Burgess Shale species were later corrected. 4...... - The fossil collection was assembled across several successive seasons. 5...... - Walcott's findings inspired a new generation of Canadian paleontologists. 6...... - One creature's appearance provoked an unexpected response from fellow scientists. 7...... - The fossil beds are safeguarded through restricted visitor access. 8...... - The site contains the oldest known fossils in North America. 9...... - The Burgess Shale was found by chance rather than design.