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Dendrochronology provides a(n) _________ measure of time, while the law of superposition allows for a(n) ________ measure of time.
 
  a. relative/absolute
  b. calibrated/corrected
  c. long-term/exact
  d. absolute/relative
  e. recalibrated/absolute

Question 2

What was revolutionary about Nelson's 1914 excavation methodology at San Cristobal Pueblo in Mexico?
 
  a. Nelson was aware of the effect of screen mesh size on artifact recovery, and adjusted his screening methods accordingly.
  b. Nelson used the ly discovered radiocarbon dating technique to provide an absolute date for the occupation of the pueblo.
  c. Nelson was the first to use dendrochronology, and was able to obtain absolute dates for the construction of the pueblo.
  d. Nelson excavated in arbitrary stratigraphic levels and developed a master ceramic sequence which allowed for chronological control through the index fossil method.
  e. Nelson did not excavate San Cristobal Pueblo.



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Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

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Ebrown

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Reply 2 on: Jul 20, 2018
:D TYSM


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