Waterlogged sites such as Ozette on Washington's Olympic Peninsula demonstrate:
A) how water can destroy structures and organic remains that would normally be preserved in dry conditions.
B) how organic remains can be remarkably preserved if saturated by water and sealed in an anaerobic environment.
C) that archaeologists cannot excavate these kinds of sites.
D) the relative ease of underwater excavation compared to excavations on dry land.

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Waterlogged sites like Ozette are notable for their exceptional preservation of organic materials, such as wood, textiles, and even food, due to the anaerobic (oxygen-free) conditions created by water saturation. These conditions prevent the microbial activity that would normally cause these materials to decay.

Waterlogged Sites Such as Ozette on Washington's Olympic Peninsula Demonstrate