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What is the primary focus of archaeological context?
What is the primary focus of archaeological context?
- The specific type of activity area
- The linguistic derivation
- The Cartesian system
- The natural and cultural setting (correct)
What is the distinction between primary and secondary context in archaeology?
What is the distinction between primary and secondary context in archaeology?
- Primary context is related to horizontal control, while secondary context is vertical control.
- Primary context is the original context of use and deposition, while secondary context involves re-use of materials. (correct)
- Primary context is no longer in the original setting, while secondary context is the original context.
- Primary context involves re-use of materials, while secondary context is the original context.
What do archaeologists refer to as an artifact?
What do archaeologists refer to as an artifact?
- An ancient building structure
- A natural rock formation
- Any object created or modified by human behavior (correct)
- A plant species native to the area
How do archaeologists establish horizontal control during excavations?
How do archaeologists establish horizontal control during excavations?
Which of the following is considered an ecofact in archaeology?
Which of the following is considered an ecofact in archaeology?
What method is NOT used for chronometric dating in archaeology?
What method is NOT used for chronometric dating in archaeology?
What is the main purpose of excavation in archaeology?
What is the main purpose of excavation in archaeology?
What does thermoluminescence dating help archaeologists determine?
What does thermoluminescence dating help archaeologists determine?
In archaeology, what is defined as a feature?
In archaeology, what is defined as a feature?
Which method is used for dating archaeological sites in the old world?
Which method is used for dating archaeological sites in the old world?
When archaeologists conduct a survey, what are they searching for?
When archaeologists conduct a survey, what are they searching for?
Archaeological context refers to:
Archaeological context refers to:
What is the main difference between relative dating and absolute dating?
What is the main difference between relative dating and absolute dating?
What does the Law of Superposition state?
What does the Law of Superposition state?
Which dating technique examines how one cultural style replaces another over time?
Which dating technique examines how one cultural style replaces another over time?
What is dendrochronology based on?
What is dendrochronology based on?
What is Radiocarbon Dating based on?
What is Radiocarbon Dating based on?
What is the half-life of Carbon-14 in Radiocarbon Dating?
What is the half-life of Carbon-14 in Radiocarbon Dating?
What can be used to determine when an organic artifact died?
What can be used to determine when an organic artifact died?
What is the range of years that radiocarbon dating can be used for?
What is the range of years that radiocarbon dating can be used for?
Which radioactive isotope decays into Ar-40 in potassium-argon dating?
Which radioactive isotope decays into Ar-40 in potassium-argon dating?
What is the half-life of K-40 in potassium-argon dating?
What is the half-life of K-40 in potassium-argon dating?
Why is potassium-argon dating only suitable for sites older than 100,000 years old?
Why is potassium-argon dating only suitable for sites older than 100,000 years old?
What type of artifact can be dated using radiocarbon dating?
What type of artifact can be dated using radiocarbon dating?
What is the primary source for data relevant to humanity's story?
What is the primary source for data relevant to humanity's story?
Why does the text mention that cultural heritage belongs to all of us?
Why does the text mention that cultural heritage belongs to all of us?
What is one of the uses of cultural heritage mentioned in the text?
What is one of the uses of cultural heritage mentioned in the text?
Despite international agreements and laws, what is a challenge related to cultural heritage mentioned in the text?
Despite international agreements and laws, what is a challenge related to cultural heritage mentioned in the text?
In what chapter should you look for more information on Indigenous Archaeology?
In what chapter should you look for more information on Indigenous Archaeology?
