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Archeology, etc.

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Archaeology is the study of - Archaeology is the study of past civilizations by examining the ARTIFACTS left behind.
What field of study examines an Artifact? Archaeology
Do you study modern civilizations when exploring Archaeology or is Archaeology the study of past civilizations? Archaeology is the study of PAST civilizations.
In the field of Archaeology, what are the "clues" you examine to learn about a past civilization? Artifacts
What is an Artifact? A man made object of historic interest that can teach us about the past.
A man made object of historical interest that can teach us about the past is known as an - Artifact
Would a pile of old T-Rex bones be considered an Artifact? No because it is not a man made object.
Is an Artifact man made or found in nature? Man made
Give an example of something that would be considered an Artifact Tools, documents, clothing, plates, cups...
Does the field of Archaeology study fossils or artifacts? Artifacts
Paleontology is the study of - Ancient plant and animal life through the study of fossils.
What is a fossil? The remains of LIVING ORGANISMS from the distant past.
What type of scientist studies fossils? Paleontologist
The study of ancient plant and animal life using fossils is - Paleontology
What is Anthropology? The study of human culture and development using the findings of Archaeologists and Paleontologists.
A scientist who studies Anthropology is known as a -- Anthropologist
What is Paleoanthropology? The study of the origins and predecessors of the present human species.
The study of Paleoanthropology uses what to study ancient humans? Fossils and bones.
What are you studying when learning about the origin story of present day human beings? Paleoanthropology
What is the definition of Prehistory? The time BEFORE written history.
What is the definition of the Stone Age? The earliest known time period of human culture marked by the invention of STONE tools.
What is the definition of Inference? A conclusion made from observations.
What is the definition of Context? The relationship of an object to its surroundings and to other artifacts near it.
What is the definition of Observation? To watch, view or document to record information.
What is an Artifact? An object that is made or used by man.
Name four ways we study Artifacts We figure out its age, we look for patterns and context clues, We learn from the archives, we compare it to modern day.
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