Author Question: Many important archaeological sites have been found by ranchers, cowboys, farmers, sheepherders, and ... (Read 33 times)

K@ · **on:** Jul 20, 2018

Many important archaeological sites have been found by ranchers, cowboys, farmers, sheepherders, and amateur archaeologists.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

GIS databases can be extremely cost-effective because

a. they are automatically created quickly and easily, and then immediately applied to archaeological questions for instant answers.
b. all archaeological data have already been entered into the databases; archaeologists therefore have a complete, nationwide archaeological database at their disposal.
c. they can be used to predict site locations, helping to target survey areas and preventing needless destruction of archaeological sites.
d. GIS is never cost effective because of the enormous amount of time required to create the databases.
e. they replace the need for excavation.