Question

identifying central idea - instruction - level e
the image on the right is a recreation. scientists were able to determine what ötzi looked like from the shape of his skull (see x - ray scan on the left) and strands of his hair that were found.
ötzis belongings are also treated with the utmost care. these objects are just as valuable as ötzi himself for telling about his life and times. even microscopic grains of pollen and scraps of moss can be important clues. by analyzing the plant materials found on ötzi and his equipment, scientists were able to figure out that he lived in what is now northern italy.
fill in the blanks to explain why scientists protect ötzis body and belongings.
scientists protect ötzis body and belongings to learn more about his life. keeping ötzis body in a
laboratory
freezer
glacier
helps preserve it.
on ötzis
scientists where ötzi

Explanation:

Ötzi is an ancient mummy. Preserving his body in a freezer helps maintain its integrity as cold temperatures slow down decomposition processes. Analyzing his belongings, like microscopic pollen and moss scraps, provides clues about his life, such as his geographical location (northern Italy in this case). Protecting these items ensures that scientific research can continue to uncover details about his life and the time period he lived in.

Answer:

freezer; pollen and moss scraps; plant materials