Archaeology and Related Studies

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Artifact

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An object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest

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Fossil

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Remains of an animal or plant preserved in the earth’s surface

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Archaeology

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Scientific study of ancient times and ancient peoples

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Paleontology

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Science that deals with the study of older periods of time and remains, such as dinosaur bones

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Anthropologist

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An expert that studies the origin, culture, and development of humans

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Bias

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A prejudice in favor for or against one thing, person, or group

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Botany

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The study of plants

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Relative dating

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Determining how old something is based on its depth in the ground compared to other objects

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Excavate

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To dig out and remove earth carefully

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Erosion

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The act in which earth is worn away, often by water, wind, or ice