The Evolution of Ideas

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1. The creatures preserved in the Burgess Shale fossils are most closely related to modern. *

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A. reptile.

B. mammals.

C. fish.

D. insects.

2. The Cambrian period occurred *

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A. thousands of years ago.

B. a few million years ago.

C. hundreds of millions of years ago.

D. billions of years ago.

3. Further research into the Burgess Shale fossils showed that the data did not support Gould’s hypothesis. Do you think this information proved that Gould was wrong? Why or why not? *

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4. Major museums such as the Smithsonian Institute have thousands, if not millions, of artifacts that are stored away, but not displayed. Based on what you read in this selection, why is it important for museums and other institutions to hold on to artifacts, even if they are no longer currently being studied? *

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5. The biggest criticisms of Gould’s book didn’t focus on his hypothesis; they focused on his methods. Why do you think scientists’ methods of investigation need to be carefully examined by other scientists? *

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