Which excavation technique provides more information about the context of the artifacts, fossils, or features discovered?

A. removing the soil in consistent amounts
B. digging through the strata one layer at a time
C. surface collection and mapping
D. screening and floating
E. excavating multiple test pits


Answer: B

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B) The quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded.
C) The quantity demanded exceeds the quantity supplied.
D) The quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro received how much weight in silver and gold as ransom for the life of Inca Atahuallpa?

A) 10 million pounds B) 1 ton C) 10-12 tons D) 11-24 tons E) 100 tons

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Which of the following is a difference between chimps and bonobos?

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