Archaeological Project Reports Submission Guidelines

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What is the minimum diameter required for a test pit according to the S&G (MTC 2011)?

35 cm

30 cm (correct)

25 cm

20 cm

If archaeological materials are found in a test pit, what is the first step according to the S&G (MTC 2011)?

Immediately proceed to Stage 3 assessment

Excavate additional test pits at a 2.5 m interval

Determine if enough positive test pits exist to assess the need for Stage 3 (correct)

Excavate at least 3, 1 m² evaluation units within 5 m of the positive test pit

What is the maximum spacing allowed between test pits in areas beyond 300 m from a feature with archaeological potential?

20 m

5 m

10 m (correct)

15 m

If additional testing is required after finding archaeological materials, which of the following options is NOT offered by the S&G (MCM 2011)?

Excavate at least 3, 1 m² evaluation units within 10 m of the positive test pit Signup and view all the answers

According to the S&G (MTC 2011), what is the maximum spacing allowed between test pits in areas with high archaeological potential?

5 m Signup and view all the answers

What is the requirement for screening the dirt from a test pit according to the S&G (MTC 2011)?

All dirt must be put through a 6 mm mesh screen Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of test unit excavation during a Stage 3 archaeological assessment?

To provide data on subsurface deposits and a representative sample of artifacts across the site Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard grid size used for test unit excavation on unploughed sites?

1 m x 1 m units on a 5 m grid Signup and view all the answers

How deep are test units typically excavated during a Stage 3 assessment?

Into at least 5 cm of subsoil Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Stage 2 Property Assessment?

To identify all archaeological sites within the study area and determine if further assessment is required Signup and view all the answers

What is the mesh size used for screening soil from test units during a Stage 3 assessment?

6 mm mesh Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following site types automatically require Stage 4 mitigation for pre-contact Indigenous sites?

Woodland Period sites Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for conducting a pedestrian survey according to the Standards and Guidelines (MCM 2011)?

Archaeologists must use metal detectors to locate buried artifacts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of excavating additional units equal to 20% of the total grid units during a Stage 3 assessment?

To excavate in areas of interest within the site Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following areas are typically excluded from the Stage 2 survey?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When conducting a Stage 2 survey, what is the purpose of seeking input from First Nation Land Representatives (FLRs) on lands considered to have low potential?

To gather traditional knowledge and perspectives on potential archaeological sites Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of 'weathering' during a pedestrian survey?

To wash the dirt off artifacts brought to the surface by the plough Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following field methods is used for assessing lands deemed to have high archaeological potential during a Stage 2 survey?

Both pedestrian survey and test-pit survey Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the license reports submitted by archaeologists?

To fulfill the requirements of the Ministry's Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an archaeologist who fails to submit a report?

They cannot submit new PIFs (Project Information Forms) Signup and view all the answers

What additional form must the archaeologist submit alongside their report?

Both an Archaeological Site Record Form and an Archaeological Site Update Form Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of the Archaeology Program Unit in relation to the license reports?

To ensure all reports meet the standards set out in the Standards and Guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical response from the Archaeology Program Unit if a submitted report does not meet the standards?

They will issue a letter outlining the problems with the report Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is typically included in the license reports submitted by archaeologists?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What does the Mississauga of the Credit First Nation Field Liaison Representatives discourage?

Using mechanical topsoil stripping at archaeological sites Signup and view all the answers

According to S&G (MTC 2011), what additional condition is stipulated for using mechanical stripping?

Sites must be large and have potential sub-surface features Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern expressed about using mechanical topsoil stripping?

Potential destruction of evidence and leaving artifacts behind Signup and view all the answers

How does the MCFN prefer artifacts to be handled if mechanical topsoil stripping occurs?

All back dirt should be screened to prevent leaving artifacts behind Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a site once excavation is complete according to the text?

It is considered to no longer exist Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of using mechanical topsoil stripping raises concerns according to Jordan Jamieson?

The destruction of evidence about site formation processes Signup and view all the answers