27. The word "outstanding" in line 15 is closest in meaning to
(A) extensive
(B) surprising
(C) vertical
(D) excellent
28. The word "site" in line 19 is closest in meaning to
(A) example
(B) location
(C) development
(D) characteristic
29. Why does the author mention the speciment preserved in the birth canal (line 21-22)?
(A) To illustrate that the embryo fossils are quite advanced in their development
(B) To explain why the fossils are well preserved
(C) To indicate how the ichthyosaurs died
(D) To prove that ichthyosaurs are marine animals
30. The word "they" in line 25 refers to
(A) pregnant females and young
(B) quarry operations
(C) the value of the. fossils
(D) these factors
31. The phrase "account for" in line 27 is closest in meaning to
(A) record
(B) describe
(C) equal
(D) explain
32. Which of the following best expresses the relationship between the first and second
paragraphs?
(A) The first paragraph describes a place which the second paragraph describes a field of study.
(B) The first paragraph defines the terms that are used in the second paragraph
(C) The second paragraph describes a specific instance of the general topic discussed in the first
paragraph
(D) The second paragraph presents information that contrasts with the information given in the first
paragraph
33. Where in the passage does the author mention the variety of fossils found at holzmaden?
(A) Line 1
(B) Lines 3-5
(C) Lines 13-15
(D) Lines 21-23
Questions 34-41
The Lewis and Clark expedition, sponsored by President Jefferson, was the most
important official examination of the high plains and the Northwest before the War of
1812. The President s secretary. Captain Meriwether Lewis, had been instructed to
"explore the Missouri River, and such principal streams of it as, by its course and
communication with the waters of the Pacific Ocean. . . may offer the most direct and
practicable water communication across the continent, for the purposes of commerce."
Captain William Clark, the younger brother of famed George Rogers Clark, was
invited to share the command of the exploring party.