Seriation Differs from the Index Fossil Concept in That

question 24

Multiple Choice

Seriation differs from the index fossil concept in that:

• A) instead of relying on the presence or absence of distinctive kinds of artifacts, it relies on changes in the frequencies of artifacts or styles.
• B) instead of relying on changes in the frequencies of artifacts or styles, it relies on the presence or absence of distinctive kinds of artifacts.
• C) seriation applies only to pottery styles, while the index fossil concept can apply to all artifact facts.
• D) None of the answers; seriation is the same thing as the index fossil concept.

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