In trapped charge dating methods, the amount of gamma radiation emitted by sediments is measured by

a. optically stimulated luminescence.
b. thermoluminescence.
c. a dosimeter.
d. beta decay.
e. careful archaeological excavation techniques


c

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Which of the following is a major difference between Brazilian and U.S. racial taxonomies?

A. Brazilians do not recognize racial differences. B. There are no important differences between the two taxonomies. C. In the United States, social race is determined at birth and does not change, but in Brazil race is flexible and more of an achieved status. D. Brazilian racial categories are based on genotype, whereas U.S. categories are based on phenotype. E. U.S. categories are purer than Brazilian categories.

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Why would one quote authoritative sources?

A to demonstrate one's research abilities B to create a false sense of security C to change the argument D to show that others share the same view E to manipulate an audience for a desired end

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An important way in which the Asante state controlled social mobility was in its:

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