Archaeologists discover evidence of prehistoric island settlers: Reading answers

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1. 1

   Archaeological research had taken place on the island of Obi before the arrival of Ceri Shipton and his colleagues.

   FALSE True / False / Not Given

2. 2

   At the Kelo sites, the researchers found the first clam shell axes ever to be discovered in the region.

   FALSE True / False / Not Given

3. 3

   The size of Obi today is less than it was 18,000 years ago.

   TRUE True / False / Not Given

4. 4

   A change in the climate around 11,700 years ago had a greater impact on Obi than on the surrounding islands.

   NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

5. 5

   The researchers believe there is a connection between warmer, wetter weather and a change in the material used to make axes.

   TRUE True / False / Not Given

6. 6

   Shipton's team were surprised to find evidence of the Obi islanders' hunting practices.

   NOT GIVEN True / False / Not Given

7. 7

   It is thought that the Kelo shelters were occupied continuously until about 1,000 years ago.

   FALSE True / False / Not Given

8. 8

   caves Note completion

9. 9

   stone Note completion

10. 10

    bones Note completion

11. 11

    beads Note completion

12. 12

    pottery Note completion

13. 13

    spices Note completion

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