This Relative Dating Technique Relies on Recognizing Styles of Artifacts

question 39

Multiple Choice

This relative dating technique relies on recognizing styles of artifacts that have changed in abundance over time.

• A) Archaeomagnetism
• B) Dendrochronology
• C) Potassium-argon dating
• D) Seriation

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Definitions:

Selective Optimization

A strategy that involves focusing on and maximizing one's strengths while minimizing weaknesses through selection and optimization of resources.

Compensation

A psychological strategy or an organizational policy of providing benefits, often monetary, in exchange for work or to make up for a deficiency or injury.

Minimize

To reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree; to make something appear less important or significant.

Maximize

To increase something to its highest possible value or level.