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How does archaeology differ from paleontology?

Paleontology studies fossil remains.

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  1. Paleontology studies human tools
  2. Paleontology studies fossil remains ✔
  3. Paleontology studies written records

Why: Paleontology focuses on fossils, while archaeology focuses on human material culture.

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Answer: Paleontology studies fossil remains. Paleontology focuses on fossils, while archaeology focuses on human material culture.

  1. Archaeology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaeology
    Archaeology is distinct from palaeontology, which is the study of fossil remains.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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