In an effort to preserve the finds at an archaeological dig site the archaeologist employs several methods. Which of the following is NOT one of the methods?
Survey the entire site before beginning.
Map entire site on a coordinate grid.
Meticulously measure the mass of all the soil removed from the excavation site.
reference the location of all artifacts and features as they are discovered.
Archaeologists collect two types of evidences at a dig site. The following would be examples of which type of evidence?
bones, pottery, jewelry, coins etc...
tangible/artifacts
contextual/features
Archaeologists collect two types of evidences at a dig site. The following would be examples of which type of evidence?
building walls, fire pit stains, storage pits, ditches, etc...
tangible/artifacts
contextual/features
The archaeologists "first in, last out" rule corresponds to what geologic principle?
uniformitarianism
Law of Faunal Succession
Principle of Original Horizontality
Law of Superposition
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First question:
Nobody measures the mass of the soil removed. It's not worth the effort. Archaeologists don't have enough time or money to do everything and have to prioritize the important things before getting to unimportant ones.
Second question:
artifacts.
Third question:
law of superposition.
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