Excavation Techniques
Description: This quiz evaluates your knowledge of various excavation techniques used in archaeology. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: archaeology excavation techniques artifacts history |
Which excavation technique involves the removal of soil in thin, horizontal layers?
What is the primary purpose of excavation in archaeology?
Which excavation technique involves the removal of soil using a grid system?
What is the term for the process of carefully removing soil around an artifact to expose it without causing damage?
Which excavation technique involves the use of water to remove soil and expose archaeological features?
What is the term for the process of recording the location and depth of artifacts and features during excavation?
Which excavation technique involves the removal of soil in large blocks or chunks?
What is the term for the process of removing soil along natural contours to expose archaeological features?
Which excavation technique involves the removal of soil in long, narrow strips?
What is the term for the process of carefully removing soil around a delicate artifact using small tools?
Which excavation technique involves the use of heavy machinery to remove large amounts of soil?
What is the term for the process of recording the stratigraphic layers and features of an archaeological site?
Which excavation technique involves the removal of soil using a combination of hand tools and machinery?
What is the term for the process of carefully removing soil around an artifact using a brush?
Which excavation technique involves the removal of soil using a combination of hand tools and water?