Separation by sieving – Clip

Separation by sieving – Clip

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, History

1st - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Archaeologists use sieves to find historical objects during digs. These tools help separate small objects from the soil. The soil is shaken through the sieve, leaving behind tiny treasures like shells.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool do archaeologists use to find historical objects of varying sizes?

Brush

Magnifying glass

Metal detector

Sieve

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do archaeologists need to separate small objects from the soil?

To find tiny historical treasures

To prevent damage to the objects

To make the soil easier to dig

To identify the age of the soil

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the soil during the sieving process?

It is compressed

It is heated

It is shaken through the sieve

It is washed away

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What remains after the soil is shaken through the sieve?

Tiny treasures like shells

Water

Large rocks

Dust particles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a reason for using sieves in archaeology?

To separate objects from soil

To find small objects

To clean the objects

To identify historical artifacts

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