Stratigraphy is important in an archaeological excavation because it
A) is a record of deposits at the site.
B) always provides an accurate date for the site.
C) insures good conditions for preservation.
D) usually means that ancient bones are present.

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Stratigraphy provides a sequence or record of deposits at a site. This information is crucial in understanding the sequence of human activity and determining the relative age of artifacts or features found at the site. Stratigraphy, by itself, does not always provide an accurate date for the site (B), nor does it necessarily mean that good conditions for preservation exist (C). Although ancient bones may be present in a stratigraphic layer, there is no guarantee that this is the case (D).

Stratigraphy Is Important in an Archaeological Excavation Because It