The Discovery of Gatecliff Shelter in Nevada Was in Part

question 40

Multiple Choice

The discovery of Gatecliff Shelter in Nevada was in part a result of:

• A) old-fashioned "gumshoe survey."
• B) the detailed knowledge of the landscape that many of the crew members possessed.
• C) the fact that the shelter was a local attraction, well-known by the people of Austin.
• D) oral traditions that had passed down through the generations.

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