Archaeological shovel-testing is
a. a destructive survey technique that archaeologists no longer use.
b. an important method of identifying sites in areas characterized by soil buildup.
c. an important method of identifying sites in areas characterized by deflation.
d. only necessary in agricultural regions where archaeologists must survey plow-zones.
e. is actually conducted with a backhoe, not a shovel.
b
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