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What is archaeological site discovery?
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It identifies and documents places that may contain evidence of past human activity, while minimizing disturbance.
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1 Archaeological Site Discovery Free Online FlashCards
Study 1 Archaeological Site Discovery with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
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Why review earlier archaeological research before fieldwork?
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It helps researchers understand what is already known, select suitable survey methods, and avoid needless repetition of earlier work.
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How should researchers treat maps and earlier survey records?
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Documentary and predictive evidence provides clues to test, not confirmation that archaeological remains exist or survive.
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What landscape factors can guide archaeological survey?
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They consider water access, landforms, soils, resources, viewsheds, and routes, as well as processes that may bury, expose, move, or destroy evidence.
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Why can landscape patterns not determine site locations by themselves?
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Environmental patterns help prioritize places to inspect, but human choices also reflect social, cultural, and historical factors.
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What happens during a pedestrian survey?
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Surveyors walk planned routes across an area and observe the ground surface, recording where they walked and what they could see.
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What does a lack of visible archaeological evidence establish?
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No visible material does not prove a site is absent; evidence may be buried, obscured, or outside the inspected area.
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What defines a systematic archaeological sample?
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A systematic sample examines locations at regular intervals.
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What defines a random archaeological sample?
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A random sample selects locations by chance.
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How does stratified archaeological sampling work?
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A stratified sample divides an area into meaningful zones, such as landforms or soil types, and samples within each zone.
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What should survey documentation say about coverage?
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Researchers should state what was and was not covered, explain how locations were selected, and note conditions that could bias results.
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Which field conditions should a reconnaissance record include?
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They record visibility, weather, vegetation, and ground disturbance because these conditions affect what surveyors can observe.
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