Which of the following is not true of archaeological phases?

a. They are defined by temporal types.
b. They are blocks of time characterized by one or more distinctive artifact types.
c. They further divide and refine archaeological periods.
d. They are not practicable units of archaeological study.
e. They are defined by temporal types that show patterned changes over time.


d

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