Question

the secrets of cova dones
name: history
a cave in spain named cova dones has become an archaeological treasure chest. in 2023, numerous paintings approximately 24,000 years old were discovered on its walls. in 2025, mysterious rock constructions made from stalagmites were found throughout the cave. in addition to the handiwork of early humans, evidence of an ancient roman sanctuary was also discovered in 2025. this adds yet another layer of history and intrigue to the contents of cova dones.

cave art could reveal a great deal about how people lived long ago. image credit: archaeological research team

question 4
based on the article, the reader can predict that ______.
a. researchers will learn that the speleofacts in the cave had no purpose or meaning to early humans
b. archaeologists will break down the rock structures in order to remove them from the cave
c. archaeologists from around the world will begin to study the unexplored sections of the cave
d. scientists will prove that the paintings in the cave are actually modern forgeries

Explanation:

The article is about a cave (Cova Dones) with archaeological findings (paintings, rock constructions, Roman sanctuary). Option A: The text says the cave has evidence of early humans, so artifacts (speleofacts) likely had purpose/meaning. Option B: No info about breaking rock to remove. Option C: The discoveries (2023 paintings, 2025 Roman sanctuary) suggest global archaeologists will study unexplored parts. Option D: No indication of forgeries. So C is logical as new discoveries imply more study of unexplored sections.

Answer:

C. archaeologists from around the world will begin to study the unexplored sections of the cave