Question

question 3
3 pts
archaeologists have found that the earlier civilizations were near rivers. archaeology is...
the study of dead plant matter
the study of people’s imaginations
the practice of examining bodies to determine cause of death
the study of past cultures using artifacts and other items left behind

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of archaeology, we analyze each option:

• "The study of dead plant matter" refers to paleobotany, not archaeology.
• "The study of people’s imaginations" is not related to archaeology.
• "The practice of examining bodies to determine cause of death" is forensic pathology, not archaeology.
• "The study of past cultures using artifacts and other items left behind" accurately describes archaeology, as archaeologists study past human societies through material remains like artifacts.

Answer:

D. The study of past cultures using artifacts and other items left behind