A “dig” is what archeologists call the process of uncovering artifacts. You can also use this tool in the backyard when investigating a field of bugs, insects, and other invertebrates!
The quadrant is divided into smaller sections by pieces of string tied at regular intervals. Where the string intersects, it creates square sections that can be easily labeled and referred to in a research notebook.
This way, when the scientists return to their labs they can remember exactly where they found everything—a very important part of the science of archeology!
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