Seriation Uses What Principle to Determine the Ages of Materials

question 47

Multiple Choice

Seriation uses what principle to determine the ages of materials?

• A) patterned changes in material culture
• B) material similarity
• C) faunal correlation
• D) the principle of superposition
• E) radiocarbon decay

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Definitions:

Sunlit Layer

The topmost layer of ocean or body of water that receives sunlight, allowing photosynthesis in aquatic ecosystems.

Lake

A sizable inland body of water, usually freshwater, surrounded by land.

Littoral Zone

The area of a sea, lake, or river that is close to the shore and shallow enough for sunlight to penetrate, allowing plant growth.

Nutrient Trap

A mechanism or feature in an ecosystem that captures and retains nutrients, preventing them from being lost and thereby enhancing nutrient availability.