Taphonomists Have Determined That the Olduvai Bone and Stone-Tool Sites

question 24

Multiple Choice

Taphonomists have determined that the Olduvai bone and stone-tool sites were likely not deposited by moving water because the

• A) bones do not contain characteristic water markings.
• B) sediments surrounding the bones do not contain water markings.
• C) sediments surrounding the bones are inverted, so that the top layers are oldest.
• D) sediments surrounding the bones and tools are not graded by size and weight.

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