The Chance Discovery of the Kennewick Man in 1996 Opened

question 52

Multiple Choice

The chance discovery of the Kennewick man in 1996 opened a window to early human life in North America. This success might not have been possible, however, without researchers making comparisons of the remains to nearby plants, animals, and other parts of the remains to understand the context. This approach to dating is called ________.

• A) absolute
• B) stratigraphic
• C) relative
• D) radiometric

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