Question

In 2004, a scientific exploration discovered a group of Norway spruce trees on a remote hilltop in Sweden. (1)

They were vacationing with their families when the discovery occurred. (2)
The scientists didn't think the trees looked very old but were astounded to learn that one of the roots has likely been growing for around 9,550 years! (3)
That would make it the oldest tree, and the oldest living thing, known anywhere on the planet. Scientists estimated the age of the tree using a process called radiocarbon dating, which involves an in-depth chemical analysis of the wood. Although that is an unusual method for dating living trees, many experts believe the test was accurate. (4)
How could a tree possibly live that long? According to Leif Kullman, one of the scientists who examined the tree, the spruce has a special way of staying alive. "As soon as a stem dies, a new one emerges from the same rootstock, so the tree has a very long life expectancy," said Kullman.
Which sentence in this paragraph does not belong?
A) Sentence 1
B) Sentence 2
C) Sentence 3
D) Sentence 4

Answer 1

i think the answer is sentence two it doesnt really have anything to do with this article or paragraph

Answer 2

A) Sentence 2

They were vacationing with their families when the discovery occurred. (2)

Step-by-step explanation:

The sentence that mentions that the scientists were on holiday with their families does not follow the consistency of the rest of the paragraph. In that matter, the sentence does not match the paragraph in terms of vocabulary and in the formal content of an informative article. Therefore, it can be ommitted, since it does not provide any essential information about the subject matter.