ANTH 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Closed System, Speciation, Relative Dating
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The use of chemical nature of elements and compounds to date artifacts. The subfield of anthropology that focuses on the study of prehistoric and historic cultures through the excavation of material remains. A type of material remain that has been made or modified by humans. A linguistic unit that can convey meaning only when combined with another morpheme. Based on instinct, in which the user cannot create new sounds or words. Refers to the exact location of a fossil or artifact in relation to the soil and any associated materials. Getting value out of the artifacts while saving as many as possible. A permanent marker set into the ground from which all measurements at the site are made. Variations of a language that are similar enough to be mutually understood. Ability to speak about things that are remote in time and space. The use of euphemisms to confuse or deceive. Things helpful in forming a conclusion or judgement.
