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haleyc112

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In addition to an artifact's provenience, archaeologists need to be especially concerned with
 
  a. which side of an artifact was north when it was uncovered.
  b. the compass orientation of the prevailing wind.
  c. whether or not the artifact is a duplicate to one already found.
  d. the compass orientation of the long axis and slope or inclination of the artifact
  e. the person who discovered the artifact

Question 2

By recording the provenience of all artifacts encountered in situ during Gatecliff's excavations, the archaeologists were trying to
 
  a. document differences in artifact sequences through time.
  b. obtain information that would allow them to reconstruct the activities that took place n discrete living floors.
  c. determine the depth of time represented by the deposits in the rockshelter.
  d. speed up the excavation process without losing important information.
  e. clarify chronology.


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Brenm

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Reply #1 on: Jul 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

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haleyc112

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Reply 2 on: Jul 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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