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What is the definition of Archaeology ? |
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Archaeology is the recovery of material evidence remaining from the past. |
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Why is archaeology important? |
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Archaeologists study human behavior and cultures of the past through the recovery and analysis of artifacts. |
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| Where is one of the oldest archeological sites in the United States located? |
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Cactus Hill is located on the Nottoway River in southeastern Virginia. |
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| How old were the human remains found in Cactus Hill, Virginia ? |
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Evidence that humans lived at Cactus Hill as early as 15,000 years ago makes it one of the oldest archaeological sites in North America. |
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| What area of Virginia have archaeological discoveries of early Indian settlements have been made ? |
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[image]The images in the photo are examples of ? hint Archaeologists dig for these |
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| Are scientists in agreement on when the First Americans arrived in the Western Hemisphere? |
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No ,
Scientists are not in agreement about when and how people first arrived in the Western Hemisphere. |
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| How do Archaeologists get the evidence they need to study human behavior and cultures ? |
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Diging for and the recovery of artifacts |
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| something created by humans usually for a practical purpose . Examples are arrowheads, pottery , and jewelry |
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