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Archaeological materials are most commonly discovered: |
| | A) | after surveys from the air. |
| | B) | from library investigations. |
| | C) | by accident. |
| | D) | after extensive digging. |
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Intervals used when engaged in field walking should be:
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| | A) | no more than 20 feet. |
| | B) | anywhere from 20 to 30 feet. |
| | C) | anywhere from 30 to 40 feet. |
| | D) | dependent upon the size of the sites in the area. |
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David Hurst Thomas was interested in study which group of people? |
| | A) | Shoshone |
| | B) | Apache |
| | C) | Navajo |
| | D) | Aztec |
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The choice of a site for excavation is determined by: |
| | A) | the potential threat to the archaeological remains. |
| | B) | how well preserved it might be. |
| | C) | whether or not new information can be obtained. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
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The size and number of test pits to be excavated typically depends on: |
| | A) | how much money is available. |
| | B) | the type of soil at the site. |
| | C) | the kind of information being sought. |
| | D) | hoe much time is available. |
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Stratigraphy refers to: |
| | A) | the level of stratification in a society. |
| | B) | how stratification in a society forms. |
| | C) | the layers of natural sediments and human deposits at a site. |
| | D) | the study of how people in past societies constructed maps of their environments. |
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Underwater archaeology became famous: |
| | A) | with the recovery of Bronze Age shipwrecks in the Mediterranean several decades ago. |
| | B) | after three potential sites for Atlantis were proposed. |
| | C) | when part of the town of Pompeii was excavated under water during the 1990's. |
| | D) | after American archaeologists uncovered abut six million dollars worth of gold from a Dutch ship off the east coast of the United States. |
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Topographic maps: |
| | A) | show the kinds of soil present. |
| | B) | show the average rainfall for an area. |
| | C) | show the shape of the land surface showing elevation lines. |
| | D) | (a) and (b) above. |
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GPS stands for: |
| | A) | Geographical Point of Start |
| | B) | Geology Parameter System |
| | C) | Global Positioning System |
| | D) | Geometrically Proper Site. |
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The population of Chaco Canyon, Arizona in A.D. 1050 was about:
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| | A) | 400. |
| | B) | 2,700. |
| | C) | 5,500. |
| | D) | 9,700. |
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What were the roads at Chaco Canyon used for?
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| | A) | Foot traffic |
| | B) | Transportation of slaves |
| | C) | Trade |
| | D) | The purpose of the roads is somewhat of a mystery. |
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What would be the purpose of taking samples at an excavation? |
| | A) | Soil samples are taken to help define and characterize the deposits at the site. |
| | B) | Samples of charcoal and bone are taken for radiocarbon dating at most sites. |
| | C) | Pollen samples are sometimes taken to assist in defining the vegetation in and around the site. |
| | D) | All of the above. |
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