30. The word "they" in line 22 refers to
(A) pregnant females and young
(B) quarry operations
(C) the value of the fossils
(D) these factors

26. Which of the following is true of the fossil deposits discussed in the passage? (A) They include examples of newly discovered species. (B) They contain large numbers of well-preserved specimens (C) They are older than fossils found in other places (D) They have been analyzed more carefully than other fossils.

27. The word "outstanding" in line 14 is closest in meaning to (A) extensive (B) surprising (C) vertical (D) excellent

28. The word "site" in line 17 is closest in meaning to (A) example (B) location (C) development (D) characteristic

29. Why does the author mention the specimen preserved in the birth canal (line 19)? (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.

31.The phrase "account for" in line 25 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 while 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 mentions the variety of fossils found at Holzmaden? (A) Line 1 (B) Lines 3-5 (C) Lines 12-13 (D) Lines 19-21

34.With what topic is the passage primarily concerned? (A) The river systems of portions of North America. (B) Certain geological features to the North American continent. (C) An exploratory trip sponsored by the United States government. (D) The discovery of natural resources in the United States.

35.According to the passage, the primary purpose of finding a water route across the continent was to (A) gain easy access to the gold and other riches of the Northwest (B) become acquainted with the inhabitants of the West. (C) investigate the possibility of improved farmland in the West. (D) facilitate the movement of commerce across the continent

36.The river Meriwether Lewis was instructed to explore was the (A) Wood (B) Missouri (C) Columbia (D) Mississippi