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Important Questions
1
Which principle of stratigraphy states that in an undisturbed sequence of layers, the oldest rocks are at the bottom?
A:Superposition
B:Cross-Cutting Relationships
C:Original Horizontality
D:Chronological Analysis
2
What is the main difference between relative dating and absolute dating methods in archaeology?
A:Relative dating provides a specific age in years, while absolute dating does not.
B:Absolute dating establishes the order of events, while relative dating provides specific ages.
C:Relative dating methods use radioactive isotopes to determine age, while absolute dating relies on stratigraphy.
D:Absolute dating provides a numerical age in years, while relative dating establishes the order of events without specific ages.
3
What is the primary purpose of artifact analysis in archaeology?
A:To identify the geographic location of archaeological sites
B:To classify artifacts based on their monetary value
C:To understand past human behavior, technology, and culture
D:To estimate the age of artifacts using radiocarbon dating
4
What types of sites can archaeologists excavate to gain insight into past human activities?
A:Settlements, cemeteries, and rock shelters
B:Workshops, monuments, and hunting camps
C:Caves, forests, and beaches
D:Deserts, mountains, and rivers
5
What role does compaction play in the formation of sedimentary rocks?
A:It helps dissolve minerals in groundwater.
B:It reduces the pore spaces between sediment particles.
C:It transports eroded material to new locations.
D:It creates layers of volcanic ash and lava flows.