Archaeological Site Discovery Methods

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What is the main purpose of using sampling in surveys?

To ensure full coverage of the entire site

To only focus on systematic collection designs

To completely avoid surface collection

To save time, cost, and resources (correct)

In archaeological practice, why is knowing exact ground coordinates essential?

To accurately map the archaeological site in 3D

To prevent damage to the artifacts during excavation

To determine the size and shapes of artifacts

To identify artifacts based on their distribution patterns (correct)

What is the primary purpose of using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in archaeology?

To obtain precise ground coordinates for mapping purposes (correct)

To create 3D representations of artifacts

To conduct geophysical surveys using LiDAR technology

To conduct photointerpretation of archaeological sites

Which method is used for data acquisition in creating 2D digital representations of archaeological sites?

Optical methods like Levels and theodolites Signup and view all the answers

What is the key advantage of using Mobile GIS in archaeological fieldwork?

It provides full analytical capabilities Signup and view all the answers

Which type of survey method is most suitable when dealing with a small archaeological site?

Full coverage survey method Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for conducting pedestrian surveys in archaeology?

To study settlement patterns and landscape archaeology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way in which archaeological sites are commonly found?

By intrusive fieldwork like drilling Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a full-coverage pedestrian survey?

It seeks to walk the entire region defined for the survey Signup and view all the answers

Which method is considered non-intrusive in archaeological fieldwork?

Remote sensing Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons for conducting surveys in archaeology for regulatory purposes?

To comply with CRM or government oversight Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to define the region of study and understand formation processes before conducting surveys in archaeology?

To guide in choosing appropriate survey procedures based on the problem at hand Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main purpose of using sampling in surveys?

In archaeological practice, why is knowing exact ground coordinates essential?

What is the primary purpose of using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) in archaeology?

Which method is used for data acquisition in creating 2D digital representations of archaeological sites?

What is the key advantage of using Mobile GIS in archaeological fieldwork?

Which type of survey method is most suitable when dealing with a small archaeological site?

What is the primary reason for conducting pedestrian surveys in archaeology?

Which of the following is NOT a way in which archaeological sites are commonly found?

What characterizes a full-coverage pedestrian survey?

Which method is considered non-intrusive in archaeological fieldwork?

What is one of the reasons for conducting surveys in archaeology for regulatory purposes?

Why is it important to define the region of study and understand formation processes before conducting surveys in archaeology?

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