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piesebel

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on: Aug 11, 2018
The assumption that the relative frequency of certain artifacts, attributes, or styles changed over time in recognizable patterns is basic to dating by means of __________.
 
  A. seriation
  B. fossil correlation
  C. stratigraphy
  D. dendrochronology

Question 2

The change in patterns on gravestones from New England cemeteries noted by archaeologist James Deetz illustrates __________.
 
  A. the advantages of absolute dating over relative dating
  B. the limitations of relative dating techniques
  C. the principles of seriation
  D. the changes in settlement locations over time


ghepp

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Reply #1 on: Aug 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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