Explain Why the Widespread Use of Pottery Is,to the Archaeologist,a

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Essay

Explain why the widespread use of pottery is,to the archaeologist,a good (but not foolproof)indication of a sedentary community.

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Definitions:

Bark

External part of a tree, containing cork, cork cambium, and phloem.

Casparian Strip

A band of cell wall material found in plant roots that helps control the movement of water and nutrients between the soil and the vascular system.

Suberin

A waxy hydrophobic substance found in the cell walls of plants, acting as a barrier to water and solute movement.

Lignin

A complex organic polymer found in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody, and contributing to their structural support.