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Pottery is a relatively recent innovation, dating to 18,000 years ago in
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Discuss in what ways the work of a paleontologist studying ancient mammals is "easier" than the work of a zooarchaeologist studying bones found at dig sites.
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotThe work of a paleontologist studying ancient mammals may be considered "easier" in some ways compared to the work of a zooarchaeologist studying bones found at dig sites for several reasons.
Firstly, paleontologists typically have access to well-preserved fossils and skeletal remains of ancient mammals that have been buried and preserved over millions of years. These fossils are often found in sedimentary rock layers, making them relatively easy to access and study. In contrast, zooarchaeologists often work with fragmented and degraded bones that have been exposed to the elements and other destructive forces over time, making their analysis more challenging.
Additionally, paleontologists often have the advantage of studying a wider range of species and time periods, as they can focus on any ancient mammal species that left behind fossil evidence. Zooarchaeologists, on the other hand, are limited to studying the animal remains found at specific archaeological sites, which may only represent a small portion of the overall animal population in a given region and time period.
Furthermore, paleontologists may have access to advanced imaging and analysis techniques, such as CT scanning and isotopic analysis, which can provide detailed information about the anatomy, behavior, and ecology of ancient mammals. Zooarchaeologists may have more limited resources and techniques available to them for studying the bones found at dig sites.
Overall, while both paleontologists and zooarchaeologists face unique challenges in their work, the study of ancient mammals by paleontologists may be considered "easier" in some respects due to the better preservation of fossils, wider range of species and time periods available for study, and access to advanced imaging and analysis techniques.
The most accurate way of establishing animal age at death can be performed by studying
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Stone Age people used which of the following to fashion tools?
(90) Which of the following requires a specialized background in paleontology or zoology?
(90) Cold-hammered copper artifacts were relatively common in the Near East by
(94) Which is the Stone Age archaeological site about 400,000 years old that was the discovery site of the earliest known wooden spears?
(84) Which is a technique of incorporating water or chemicals to free seeds from the earth or the occupation residue that masks them?
(85) Discuss the attributes metal-workers before the eighteenth century A.D. looked for in the metals they used. Explain why recycling was so important to the early tool makers.
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(90) The ends of limb bones, commonly used to determine the age of an animal at death, are called
(89) All of the following are archaeological "types of types" EXCEPT
(89) People survived by hunting and gathering until early agriculture and ranching began about
(87) Which type of artifact is defined by decoration or form and also serves as a time marker?
(80) Define shell middens. Explain what they can tell us about the society and about the environment in which they are found.
(85) List the major analytical approaches in ceramic analysis. Which of these approaches lends itself to broader-based research into the behavior of pot makers and the role of their ceramics in society?
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