Archaeology Glossary Terms
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Archaeology glossary is a comprehensive guide which provides meanings of popular terminology used in archaeology. It is particularly a valuable source for the people who term themselves as beginners in the field of archaeology.
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Previous Blade or Flake Scar
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A blade flake scar seen on the face of a resulting form initial removal from core nodule
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Paleo
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A cultural period of the North American Aborigine Indians defined as to B P
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paleoanthropology
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the study of fossil record and archaeology
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paleobathymetry
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The study of ocean depths and topography the floor in geologic past
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paleobiogeography
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The branch of paleontology that deals with the geographic distribution plants and animals in past geologic time especially regard to ecology climate evolution
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paleoceanography
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The study of oceans in the geologic past including its physical chemical biologic and aspects
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Paleocene
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Earliest epoch of the Tertiary period, spanning the time between 65 and 55.5 million years ago. It is named after the Greek words "palaois" (old) and "ceno" (new)
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paleoclimate
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The climate of a given period time in the geologic past
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paleodemography
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Study of ancient human populations
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paleoecology
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the study of relationship ancient organisms or groups to their environments
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