Taphonomy is useful to archaeology because it
a. shows that modern human behavior can be extended into the past, strengthening interpretations of the archaeological record.
b. helps archaeologists separate the effects of natural processes and human behavior on site formation.
c. can determine the most efficient method of tool manufacture, which was most likely the method employed in the prehistoric past.
d. reminds ethnoarchaeologists of their responsibility to the living people that they study.
e. shows a respect for natural processes and the remains they leave behind.
b
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