How do archaeologists make use of LiDAR technology?
A) LiDAR can quickly excavate through rocky soils.
B) LiDAR can accurately date archaeological materials.
C) LiDAR can extract DNA samples from human bone.
D) LiDAR can "see through" dense vegetation.

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LiDAR technology is used by archaeologists to map and scan the surface of the earth, even through dense vegetation, by using laser light. This allows for the discovery of archaeological features that might be hidden under forest canopies or other vegetation, without physically disturbing the site.

How Do Archaeologists Make Use of LiDAR Technology