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What is a shovel test pit used for?

Sampling soil during survey.

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  1. Measuring rainfall
  2. Sampling soil during survey ✔
  3. Storing artifacts

Why: Shovel test pits are small excavations used during surface survey.

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Answer: Sampling soil during survey. Shovel test pits are small excavations used during surface survey.

  1. Archaeology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeology
    mini-excavation techniques such as augers, corers, and shovel test pits
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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