Which sentence from the section "Life in the field" BEST supports the idea that fossil hunting requires patience? A
In 1959, Mary discovered a 1.75-million-year-old skull.
B
Until the 1950s, fossil hunting was filled with confusion.
C
The couple worked with a dental pick and an artist’s brush.
D
Things changed with the arrival of radiometric dating.

C . The couple worked with a dental pick and an artist’s brush.

Explanation:

Archeologists have to be extremely careful when fossil hunting because they could damage the already fragile fossils if they aren't and if they use heavy machinery.

Because they cannot use machinery and need to be careful, they use equipment like an artist's brush and a dental pick. These things will take a long time to in helping to restore the fossil which is why fossil hunting requires hunting.