Earth's Labyrinth: Finding Precious Gems — Questions and answers

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When Mariam closed her eyes, what did she imagine was happening deep inside the Earth?

Choices

  1. Tiny atoms were being squeezed together. ✓
  2. The world was getting colder.
  3. She was floating in space.
  4. Mountains were growing tall.

Answer: Tiny atoms were being squeezed together.

From page 3

Who was the curious farmer and doctor from Scotland who helped understand the Earth's ancient history?

Choices

  1. Mariam's father
  2. James Hutton ✓
  3. A brave explorer
  4. The pencil maker

Answer: James Hutton

From page 4

What did James Hutton mean when he said, "'We find no vestige of a beginning, no prospect of an end.'"?

Choices

  1. The Earth's story is very short.
  2. Rocks can be tilted in many ways.
  3. The Earth's story is incredibly long. ✓
  4. He couldn't find his way home.

Answer: The Earth's story is incredibly long.

From page 5

What two other "gems hiding in plain sight" did Mariam's parents mention?

Choices

  1. Books and pens
  2. Salt and quartz in a watch ✓
  3. Sofas and lamps
  4. Rainbows and rocks

Answer: Salt and quartz in a watch

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