The Role of an Archaeologist

What is stratigraphy?

• A method for preserving ancient artifacts

• The method of dating artifacts using pollen

• The study of tree rings

• The study of the layers of soil and sediment

Which of the following is a method used to date objects made of organic material?

• Pollen analysis

• Dendrochronology

• Geophysical survey

• Radiocarbon dating

Which time period is known as the 'Middle Stone Age'?

• Bronze Age

• Mesolithic

• Neolithic

• Iron Age

What does a geophysical survey help archaeologists do?

• Identify changes in the landscape

• Study ancient plants

• Detect objects underground without digging

• Analyze ancient pollen

Which tool do archaeologists often use to examine large areas from above?

• Stratigraphy

• Radiocarbon dating

• Aerial photograph

• Dendrochronology

What is pollen analysis used to study?

• Ancient diets

• Ancient landscapes and climate

• The structure of soil layers

• The age of wooden objects

The study of tree rings to determine the age of wooden objects is called (a)   .

The process of carefully digging to uncover artifacts is known as (a)   .

The (a)   period is known for the development of farming and the use of stone tools.

(a)   is the preservation and protection of artifacts and historical sites.