Time For Kids Issue 6

In the given options, the correct answer is "Nutcracker Man was discovered in Tanzania." This is because the question asks about a discovery made in 1959, and out of the given options, the only discovery that matches this criteria is the discovery of Nutcracker Man in Tanzania.

In 2004, the U.S Appeals court ruling in favor of the scientists led to learning more about Kennewick Man. This suggests that prior to this event, there were legal restrictions or obstacles preventing further study of Kennewick Man. The court ruling likely allowed the scientists to conduct further research and analysis on Kennewick Man's remains, leading to new discoveries and insights.

The correct answer is "face" because the question is asking what the first thing fossil hunters saw when they discovered Baby Lucy was. Since the face is the most prominent and recognizable feature of a human, it is likely to be the first thing that caught their attention.

Monte Verde, Chile is believed to be the place settled by humans first, according to the article.

The word laboratory is derived from the root word labor, which refers to work. In the context of the last paragraph on page 4, the word laboratory is used to mean a place where scientists work.

Archaeologists found Inca mummies at Puruchuco. This suggests that Puruchuco was a burial site for the Inca civilization. The discovery of mummies can provide valuable insights into the burial practices, beliefs, and social structure of the Inca people.

Machu Picchu is the correct answer because it is an ancient city located just west of Cuzco. It is a well-known archaeological site in Peru and is considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Machu Picchu is known for its impressive stone structures and its stunning location on a mountain ridge. It was built by the Incas in the 15th century and abandoned a century later. Today, it attracts thousands of tourists who are interested in exploring its rich history and experiencing its breathtaking views.

Selam was on Earth first because Selam is the fossilized remains of a 3.3 million-year-old Australopithecus afarensis child. Lucy, on the other hand, is the fossilized remains of an adult Australopithecus afarensis, who lived around 3.2 million years ago. Dr. Alemseged and Addis Ababa are not relevant to the question and do not provide any information about who was on Earth first.

Based on the given information, the event that belongs on the empty bullet in the list of sequential events is "More bones are found, and the skeleton is called Kennewick Man." This event follows the discovery of the skull by two college students near Kennewick, Washington and precedes the disagreement between different groups over what should be done with the skeleton.

Caral is the oldest city in the Americas. This can be inferred from the information given in the question, which asks for the oldest city in the Americas. The other options, Kuelap Fortress, Machu Picchu, and Puruchuco, are not mentioned as being the oldest city, so they can be ruled out as correct answers.

The word "prehistoric" refers to a time period before recorded history, when there was no written language or documentation. The root word "pre-" means "before" and "historic" refers to history. Therefore, the word "prehistoric" can be understood to mean "before the knowledge of learning" or "before the existence of written records."