Anthropology is the education of humans. Through the study of anthropology, our goal is to better understand human culture and the evolutionary aspects of human biology. Within the training of anthropology, there are four major subfields. These subfields are: Linguistic Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, and Physical (Biological) Anthropology. This paper will be informing us on these four subfields of anthropology so that we may have a healthier understanding of each one. The primary subfield we will tackle is “Linguistic Anthropology.” Linguistic Anthropology is the study of linguistic discrepancies through time and space and interrelations between language and culture. More or less, linguistic anthropologists also make
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Remote sensing is commonly used in a large area and can be utilized before we start digging in a given location. The two types of remote sensing are passive and active. Passive detects natural energy that is reflected from the sight. An example of passive remote sensing is satellite imagery. Two examples of active remote sensing are the LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and Laser Altimeters. LIDAR’s are able to identify how far away an object or area is based on a beam of light. Field surveying, the succeeding method we will go over, is when we start our search in hope of finding some sort of ancient remains. The three core methods of field surveying are: surface survey, aerial survey, and geophysical survey. Surface survey, typically done on foot or with a mechanical device, is used to find any artifacts on the surface of the land. Aerial survey is a way which can cover more ground faster than a surface survey. Aerial surveying utilizes equipment such as airplanes or UAVs which are equipped with cameras. Through aerial surveying, we are able to acquire a birds-eye view of the field which one wishes to survey. Geophysical surveying, the last chief method, can be considered the most effective in regards to seeing what is below the surface of the Earth. A magnetometer, the device which is commonly used with geophysical surveying, is able to locate any deviation of the earth’s magnetic field under the earth’s surface. This allows the location of underground kilns, ditches, and even structures to be known. The concluding method in which an archaeologist is able to obtain ancient artifacts is through a process known as excavation. Excavation is the utmost expensive form of recovering ancient artifacts. Machines, such as the backhoe, is a very prevalent piece of equipment used to help excavate the area. Very rarely will an area
Remote sensing is commonly used in a large area and can be utilized before we start digging in a given location. The two types of remote sensing are passive and active. Passive detects natural energy that is reflected from the sight. An example of passive remote sensing is satellite imagery. Two examples of active remote sensing are the LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and Laser Altimeters. LIDAR’s are able to identify how far away an object or area is based on a beam of light. Field surveying, the succeeding method we will go over, is when we start our search in hope of finding some sort of ancient remains. The three core methods of field surveying are: surface survey, aerial survey, and geophysical survey. Surface survey, typically done on foot or with a mechanical device, is used to find any artifacts on the surface of the land. Aerial survey is a way which can cover more ground faster than a surface survey. Aerial surveying utilizes equipment such as airplanes or UAVs which are equipped with cameras. Through aerial surveying, we are able to acquire a birds-eye view of the field which one wishes to survey. Geophysical surveying, the last chief method, can be considered the most effective in regards to seeing what is below the surface of the Earth. A magnetometer, the device which is commonly used with geophysical surveying, is able to locate any deviation of the earth’s magnetic field under the earth’s surface. This allows the location of underground kilns, ditches, and even structures to be known. The concluding method in which an archaeologist is able to obtain ancient artifacts is through a process known as excavation. Excavation is the utmost expensive form of recovering ancient artifacts. Machines, such as the backhoe, is a very prevalent piece of equipment used to help excavate the area. Very rarely will an area