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Which question might a geologist best help an archaeologist answer

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Geologists provide a physical context for the cultural aspects that archaeologists concentrate on.
The question that a geologist might answer and help an archaeologist is: "Where the soil came from - if it was nearby or transported?". A geologist can tell the type and mineral content of soils.
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