Separación con colador – Clip

Archaeologists use strainers to aid in finding historical artifacts during digs. These tools help separate small objects from the soil, making it easier to uncover hidden treasures like shells by shaking the soil in a sieve.

Why do archaeologists use strainers during their excavations?

• To cook food while working

• To make it easier to find artifacts

• To protect themselves from the sun

• To communicate with each other

What challenge do archaeologists face with some of the artifacts they find?

• Artifacts are often too fragile to touch

• Artifacts are usually too heavy to lift

• Artifacts are sometimes too small to see

• Artifacts are often too large to handle

What is one method used to separate small artifacts from the soil?

• Burning the soil to reveal artifacts

• Shaking the soil in a sieve

• Washing the soil with water

• Using a metal detector

What kind of small treasures might be revealed by shaking soil in a sieve?

• Shells

• Gold coins

• Ancient pottery

• Dinosaur bones

What is the primary purpose of using a sieve in archaeological digs?

• To clean the soil

• To store artifacts

• To measure soil density

• To find small treasures