How are archaeological cultures defined?

A. through comparison to contemporary hunter-gatherer societies
B. on the basis of distinctive artifacts left by prehistoric ethnic groups
C. by dating the natural materials used to produce nonutilitarian objects
D. according to how much trade occurred between different prehistoric population centers


Answer: B

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