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What is one benefit of using technology tools for archaeologists?
What is one benefit of using technology tools for archaeologists?
Archaeologists can only find objects by digging.
Archaeologists can only find objects by digging.
False
What does GPS stand for?
What does GPS stand for?
Global Positioning System
The radar used to discover objects buried underground is called __________.
The radar used to discover objects buried underground is called __________.
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Which of the following is NOT used above the ground by archaeologists?
Which of the following is NOT used above the ground by archaeologists?
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What does a magnetometer measure?
What does a magnetometer measure?
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Study Notes
Archaeologist Albert Lin
- Albert Lin uses technology to explore archaeological sites without digging.
- This helps archaeologists avoid digging when necessary.
Using Technology to Save Time, Cost & Effort
- Using technology saves time, cost, and effort.
Archaeological Tools
- Archaeologists use a variety of tools to explore archaeological sites.
Tools Used Above Ground
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Archaeologists use photographs taken from
- Satellites
- Drones
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They also use the Global Positioning System (GPS) to locate specific areas.
Tools Used Under Ground
- Tools used to discover objects buried underground include the following
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
Other Technological Tools
- Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) can discover objects buried underground.
- Magnetometers can find metal underground by measuring magnetic fields.
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Test your knowledge on the various technologies and tools used in archaeology, both above and below ground. This quiz covers the innovative techniques that archaeologists like Albert Lin employ to explore sites without excavation, improving efficiency in their work. From GPS to Ground Penetrating Radar, discover the advancements shaping modern archaeology.
