Fossils vs Artifacts

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Archeology

the scientific study of people and things from the past

<p>the scientific study of people and things from the past</p>
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Archeologist

a person who investigates the past.

<p>a person who investigates the past.</p>
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Artifact

an object that is made or modified by humans

<p>an object that is made or modified by humans</p>
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Excavate

careful digging to reveal something from the past

<p>careful digging to reveal something from the past</p>
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Fossil

an object made by nature that is preserved in stone .

<p>an object made by nature that is preserved in stone .</p>
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Site

a place where the archeological finds are made

<p>a place where the archeological finds are made</p>
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Primary source

A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study.

<p>A document or physical object which was written or created during the time under study.</p>
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Secondary source

Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event

<p>Information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event</p>
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Job of an archaeologist

To study past cultures, human remains, settlements, fossils, and artifacts

<p>To study past cultures, human remains, settlements, fossils, and artifacts</p>
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History

The study of records of past events

<p>The study of records of past events</p>
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Drawing in a cave

Artifact

Man made and used; Someone drew it.

<p>Artifact</p><p>Man made and used; Someone drew it.</p>
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Imprint of a leaf

Fossil

Once living; Not man made

<p>Fossil</p><p>Once living; Not man made</p>