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lbcchick

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Problems archaeological survey crews can encounter were illustrated by the transect survey carried out on St. Catherine's Island in Georgia. What is that problem?
 
  a. The crew members were afraid of the large spiders and snakes and refused to do the survey.
  b. The area was covered in dense underbrush, so it was difficult to walk in a straight line or see artifacts lying on the ground.
  c. The swampy ground contained quicksand and was unsafe to walk on.
  d. The survey crew did not have enough members to cover the area.
  f. since the area was heavily inhabited, the surface artifacts had been already collected or disturbed.

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Ground penetrating radar works best when
 
  a. soil resistivity is high, as in coarse, well-drained soils and those with low clay content.
  b. soil resistivity is low, as in fine, poorly-drained soils and those with high clay content.
  c. at depths of more than 30 meters below ground surface.
  d. not used to find subsurface features.
  e. trained specialists are not required.



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Answer to Question 1

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