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1

Describe how dendrochronology was used to determine a date for the Oseberg ship burial.
2

Describe how the analysis of clay pipes allow archaeologists to date sites, including information on how the technique was used in New Town on Jamestown Island, Virginia.
3

Describe how tree ring dating works, including examples.
4

Explain how radiocarbon dating works.
5

Explain why and how radiocarbon dates are calibrated.
6

Describe the process of radiopotassium dating, including examples.





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