Investigating the Past

Which scientific test uses tree rings to find out how old a wooden object is?

• Radiocarbon dating

• Dendrochronology

• Palynology

• Fluorine dating

Which test can determine the genetic code of a living thing?

• Stratigraphy

• Palynology

• DNA Analysis

• Fluorine dating

Which scientific test measures the level of fluorine in bones to find out how old they are?

• Radiocarbon dating

• Stratigraphy

• Palynology

• Fluorine dating

Which scientific test studies microscopic organic compounds found in soil?

• Radiocarbon dating

• Stratigraphy

• Palynology

• Dendrochronology

Which scientific test measures the level of carbon found in once-living objects to find out when it died?

• Radiocarbon dating

• Dendrochronolgy

• Fluorine dating

• Palynology

What is stratigraphy?

• Using the layers of a dig to make a rough guess about how old an object it

• The study of stratigraphs

• An ancient style of handwriting

• The layers of rock and soil in an archaeological dig

What does an archaeologist do? Tick all that are right.

• They dig archaeological sites

• They conduct scientific tests to find out more information about artefacts.

• They use survey equipment (e.g. radar, satellites) to identify places to dig

• They create documentaries for television about Ancient History

FILL IN THE BLANK. Some scientific tests can only give a rough/approximate date for when an object was made. This is called a ________ date.

FILL IN THE BLANK. Some scientific texts can give an exact date for when something was made. This is called an ________ date.

What does a conservator do? Tick all that apply.

• They work in museums to protect objects

• They work to protect historic sites from more damage

• They buy and sell artifacts/objects for museums

• They help at archaeological digs