Formation Processes Affect the Way in Which Finds Came to Be

question 28

Multiple Choice

Formation processes affect the way in which finds came to be buried and what happened to them after their burial.A good example of a natural formation process would be

• A)gradual burial of a feature by wind-borne soil
• B)the sudden fall of ash over Pompeii
• C)slow accumulation of river sediment over a feature
• D)gradual burial of an artifact by sand
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Anterior Cingulate Cortex

A region of the brain involved in emotion regulation, decision-making, and the processing of physical and social pain.

Ventromedial Prefrontal Cortex

A region of the brain involved in processing risk and fear, decision-making, and the regulation of emotional responses.

Amygdala

A region of the brain within the temporal lobe that is involved in emotional processing, memory, and decision-making.

Self-esteem

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