You are examining a burial site, and are interested in the diet of the people, in particular, how much meat people were consuming on a daily basis. What might you examine?
A) Quantity of groundstone in the burials
B) Levels of Nitrogen-15 relative to Nitrogen-14 in the bones
C) Size of muscle attachments on bones
D) Levels of Carbon-13 relative to Carbon 12 in the bones

Question

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The levels of Nitrogen-15 relative to Nitrogen-14 in bones can indicate the amount of meat in the diet, as higher levels of Nitrogen-15 are associated with higher trophic levels, typically indicating more meat consumption.

You Are Examining a Burial Site, and Are Interested in the Diet