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What is one of the ethical considerations in collecting objects?

Only collecting items that are aesthetically pleasing

Ensuring the collector profits from the sale

Obtaining consent from the maker of the objects (correct)

Acquiring items that are easy to transport

What is a primary method used in geophysics for identifying archaeological sites?

Mapping existing historical sites

Conducting interviews with locals

Detecting disturbances in the subsoil (correct)

Excavating large pits

What distinguishes an artifact from an ecofact?

Artifacts are unmodified objects, ecofacts are modified

Artifacts are always made of metal, ecofacts are always organic

Artifacts are found in urban areas, ecofacts are found in rural areas

Artifacts are created by humans, ecofacts are natural remains (correct)

What is the main difference between relative and absolute dating methods?

Absolute dating uses a fixed time scale, relative dating does not (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which excavation method provides a snapshot of a community at one point in time?

Horizontal excavation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of digging in levels during excavation?

To understand the chronological sequence and relative aging of artifacts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does stratigraphy help archaeologists determine?

The relationship between different archaeological layers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of the radioactive decay of carbon-14?

It transforms into nitrogen-12 over time (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can geophysical methods contribute to archaeological research?

They can help identify sites that might not be visible on the surface (B) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of treasure hunting raises contradictions in modern democratic capitalist societies?

The ownership of historical objects versus personal property (A) Signup and view all the answers