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Why are cut marks scarce in bone assemblages at Beringian archaeological sites according to the text?
Why are cut marks scarce in bone assemblages at Beringian archaeological sites according to the text?
- The Beringian cave sites were not inhabited by humans
- The bones were not used for hunting purposes
- Natural processes like root etching and scavenging activities may have destroyed evidence of human activity (correct)
- The bones were not well-preserved
What distinguishes the Bluefish Caves from the Tanana valley and Little John site?
What distinguishes the Bluefish Caves from the Tanana valley and Little John site?
- Bluefish Caves had a longer-term, seasonal occupation
- Bluefish Caves had more abundant bone tools
- Bluefish Caves were probably only used occasionally as short-term hunting sites (correct)
- Bluefish Caves had a larger lithic collection
What do taphonomic studies show about cut marks in bone assemblages at other Beringian archaeological sites?
What do taphonomic studies show about cut marks in bone assemblages at other Beringian archaeological sites?
- Cut marks are mainly caused by human activities
- Cut marks are only found in bone assemblages from the Late Holocene
- Cut marks are abundant in bone assemblages
- Cut marks are scarce (less than 1%) or even absent in bone assemblages highly affected by natural processes (correct)
What may have destroyed some evidence of human activity at the Bluefish Caves?
What may have destroyed some evidence of human activity at the Bluefish Caves?
What kind of cultural activities are reflected at the Tanana valley and Little John site?
What kind of cultural activities are reflected at the Tanana valley and Little John site?
What is the primary focus of excavations at Charlie Lake Cave?
What is the primary focus of excavations at Charlie Lake Cave?
Who directed a full excavation season at Charlie Lake Cave in 1983?
Who directed a full excavation season at Charlie Lake Cave in 1983?
What has received the most attention at Charlie Lake Cave?
What has received the most attention at Charlie Lake Cave?
Which region does Charlie Lake Cave provide prehistory information about?
Which region does Charlie Lake Cave provide prehistory information about?
When was Charlie Lake Cave recorded and tested?
When was Charlie Lake Cave recorded and tested?
