In an Undisturbed Deposit, a Stone Tool Found in a Stratum

question 3

Multiple Choice

In an undisturbed deposit, a stone tool found in a stratum overlying a stratum containing potsherds is most likely:

• A) older than the potsherds.
• B) younger than the potsherds.
• C) the same age as the potsherds.
• D) impossible to determine whether the stone tool is older or younger than the potsherds.

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