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?

<p>Optical methods like Levels and theodolites (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It provides full analytical capabilities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Full coverage survey method (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To study settlement patterns and landscape archaeology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By intrusive fieldwork like drilling (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a full-coverage pedestrian survey?

<p>It seeks to walk the entire region defined for the survey (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is considered non-intrusive in archaeological fieldwork?

<p>Remote sensing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To comply with CRM or government oversight (B)</p> 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?

<p>To guide in choosing appropriate survey procedures based on the problem at hand (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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