Middle- level theory in archaeology:
A) is a logical ordering of cultures through time, based on analysis and classification of artifact types.
B) links a modern culture to an ancient one.
C) is a logical statement linking observations on the static archaeological record to the dynamic behavior or natural processes that produced it.
D) links the concept of culture to artifact types.

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Middle-level theory in archaeology serves as a bridge between the physical evidence found in the archaeological record and the behaviors or natural processes that resulted in that evidence. It helps archaeologists make inferences about past human activities, social structures, and environmental interactions based on the artifacts and features they uncover.

Middle- Level Theory in Archaeology