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The Burgess Shale Fossil Discovery

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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.

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

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