Question

what makes kids such great fossil hunters?
kids are naturally inquisitive about the world. if you see something unusual lying on the ground, chances are youre going to want to get a closer look. kids are also likely to ask important questions, like \what is this?\ and \why does it look like that?\ kids usually have better eyesight than grown - ups, and theyre closer to the ground, so theyre more likely to see things grown - ups might miss. and some kids love crawling around on all fours, examining weird things. if those things happen to be in mud, even better - some kids enjoy playing in yuck. (just check with a grown - up before diving in.)
how to hunt for fossils
first, youll need to know where to look for fossils, and thats just about anywhere - in deserts, on beaches, up hillsides, along mountain trails... you name it. go online and find out what kinds of fossils have already been found in your part of the world. this will give you an idea of where to search. joaquin and his fellow fossil hunters found teen rex in an area that is famously rich in fossils, which greatly increased their chances of finding one.
fossil hunting also necessitates the right tools and accessories. experienced fossil hunters use rock picks, brushes, and magnifying glasses, as well as safety goggles to protect their eyes from rock chips and dirt. they also take careful notes of what they find and where they find it so that they can share this information with scientists and museums. like all fossil hunters, you will need to follow the rules for where you can hunt and what to do if you find a fossil. check with a grown - up to make certain that you are a responsible fossil hunter.
question 2
which passage from the article best supports the belief that young people are good fossil hunters?
a. like all fossil hunters, you will need to follow the rules for where you can hunt and what to do if you find a fossil.
b. generally, fossils are different in color and smoother than the surrounding rocks. if theres a crevice in your specimen, look inside it.
c. kids are naturally inquisitive about the world. if you see something unusual lying on the ground, chances are youre going to want to get a closer look.
d. experienced fossil hunters use rock picks, brushes, and magnifying glasses, as well as safety goggles to protect their eyes from rock chips and dirt.

Explanation:

To determine the best passage supporting that young people are good fossil hunters, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Talks about rules for all fossil hunters, not specific to young people's abilities. Eliminate.
• Option B: Describes fossil characteristics, not related to young people's hunting skills. Eliminate.
• Option C: States kids are naturally inquisitive, want to examine unusual things (like fossils), directly supporting why they're good hunters.
• Option D: Discusses tools used by experienced (not young) hunters. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. Kids are naturally inquisitive about the world. If you see something unusual lying on the ground, chances are you're going to want to get a closer look.