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Define ' Archaeology'
Archaeology is the study of the remains left by people in the past.
Explain ' excavation'
excavation; the process where archaeologists dig up the ground to find evidence left by people.
what is 'Research archaeology'
primary sources such as documents, maps and other records might reveal that a building or structure once existed on the site which might prompt archaeologists t
what is ' rescue archaeology?'
Before one can get planning permission for a new road or building, one must make sure there is no evidence on the site that will be lost forever
How is evidenced preserved? Give three ways
Extreme heat, airless conditions, peat bogs, volcanic ash
what tools might an archeologist use during an excavation.
shovel, trowel, sieve
Explain 'radiocarbon dating'
All living things – humans, animals and plants – contain a substance called carbon-14 when they are alive. After death, the level of carbon-14 in the once-livin
Explain stratigraphy
Stratigraphy is used to date artefacts and evidence by how deep in the ground they were when found; the deeper they are, the older they will be.
explain dendrochronology
Dendrochronology, also called tree-ring dating, is a method of dating that uses the unique growth patterns of tree rings as a guide.
