1. The primary purpose of this passage is to
A. explain how scientists use new technology to explore old findings.
B. contrast the differences among various types of fossil tree resin.
C. inform the reader about new plant fossils discovered in amber.
D. encourage the reader to learn more about the plant fossil record.
2. Based on the information in the passage, the reader can infer that the author
A. was part of the research team that discovered the new fossils.
B. considers the discovery of the plant fossils in amber scientifically valuable.
C. thinks the conclusions drawn by the scientists in Germany are flawed.
D. does not expect scientists to find many more fossils in amber.
3. The author claims that animal fossils found in amber are important to scientists because they
A. are immaculately preserved samples of ancient life forms.
B. contain remains of life forms not otherwise found in the fossil record.
C. are easier to study than fossils found buried in rock formations.
D. contain DNA that resembles various types of animals living today.
4. Which choice provides the best support for the answer to the previous question?
A. Lines 5-9 ("Encased … million years")
B. Lines 11-13 ("It is chemically … encases")
C. Lines 16-18 ("Considered … record")
D. Lines 23-27 ("The newly discovered … Roridulaceae")
5. As used in line 13, "immaculately" most nearly means
A. correctly.
B. innocently.
C. perfectly.
D. purely.