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:

Parietal Lobe

A region of the brain's cerebral cortex involved in processing sensory information regarding the location of parts of the body as well as interpreting visual information and processing language and mathematics.

Apraxia

A serious disturbance in beginning or carrying out voluntary movements.

Voluntary Action

Actions initiated and controlled by an individual's conscious choice, contrasting with involuntary or reflexive movements.

Broca's Area

A region in the frontal lobe of the dominant hemisphere of the brain linked to speech production and language processing.