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Which step in the research process involves looking for artifacts and features while walking around the landscape?
Which step in the research process involves looking for artifacts and features while walking around the landscape?
- Background Research
- Field walking surveys (correct)
- Geophysical Surveying
- Coring
What does a midden refer to in the context of archaeology?
What does a midden refer to in the context of archaeology?
- A type of test pit
- A type of soil layer
- A type of garbage heap (correct)
- A type of survey method
What is the purpose of ground truthing in the survey process?
What is the purpose of ground truthing in the survey process?
- To evaluate areas of interest before excavation (correct)
- To conduct geophysical surveying
- To talk to locals
- To gather background research
What type of surveying technique can show the depth of soil?
What type of surveying technique can show the depth of soil?
Which group of people were the first Europeans to come to America before Columbus, according to the text?
Which group of people were the first Europeans to come to America before Columbus, according to the text?
Which step in the research process involves talking to local people, such as farmers, who have knowledge about the land?
Which step in the research process involves talking to local people, such as farmers, who have knowledge about the land?
What can be learned from coring during the survey process?
What can be learned from coring during the survey process?
What is a midden in the context of archaeology?
What is a midden in the context of archaeology?
What is the purpose of surveying in archaeology?
What is the purpose of surveying in archaeology?
Which group of people were the first Europeans to come to America before Columbus, according to the text?
Which group of people were the first Europeans to come to America before Columbus, according to the text?
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