You analyze the stable isotopes from an assemblage of human bones from Canada, and find a high ratio of Nitrogen-15 to Nitrogen-14 and a low ratio of Carbon-13 relative to Carbon-12. You should conclude that these people ate a lot of corn and very little meat.

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A high ratio of Nitrogen-15 to Nitrogen-14 typically indicates a diet high in animal protein, while a low ratio of Carbon-13 to Carbon-12 suggests a low intake of C4 plants like corn.

You Analyze the Stable Isotopes from an Assemblage of Human