Question

question # 5
multiple choice
clandestine graves are of interest to forensic taphonomy because______.
criminals try to hide evidence of their acts
civil wars usually produce them
they are old and easily studied by use of the skeletal evidence
the weather and other conditions affect them most

Explanation:

Forensic taphonomy studies the processes that affect remains after death. Clandestine graves are often created by criminals to hide evidence (e.g., bodies of victims). Civil wars may have mass graves but not specifically the focus of why clandestine graves are of interest in this context. Old graves with skeletal evidence could be studied in general archaeology/forensics but the key for taphonomy here is the act of hiding (as criminals do). Weather affects all graves.

Answer:

criminals try to hide evidence of their acts