Underwater Archaeology Quiz

How do underwater archaeologists find a sunken ship?

• By using satellite images and GPS technology

• By using metal detectors and drones

• By using old ship records and tales from shipwreck survivors

• By using radar and laser technology

What method is used to locate a ship's anchors or cannons?

• Satellite imaging

• Radar

• Metal detectors

• Sonar

How do divers mark off the site of a sunken ship?

• Using GPS coordinates

• Using buoys to mark the perimeter

• Using cables to create a grid of squares

• Using sonar to map the area

What is the purpose of photographing and tagging each artifact before bringing it out of the water?

• To sell the artifacts to collectors

• To identify the age of the artifacts

• To document and preserve the artifact's original location

• To create a digital archive of the artifacts

Which type of artifacts is usually the most intact?

• Wooden artifacts

• Ceramic artifacts

• Metal artifacts

• Glass artifacts

What is the main reason for studying artifacts found on a sunken ship?

• To display the artifacts in museums

• To sell the artifacts for profit

• To learn about the people who used the objects and their purpose

• To determine the value of the artifacts

How long can it take to find a sunken ship?

• Decades

• Days

• Months

• Years

What can artifacts found on a sunken ship reveal?

• The value of the artifacts

• The location of other sunken ships

• The name of the ship, its destination, and the people on board

• The weight of the artifacts