This method used in archaeological investigations separates organic material from soil based on the general principle that the lighter organic material floats in water
A)flotation
B)submersion
C)inundation
D)irrigation
E)pallonization

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The principle described in the question is known as flotation, where soil samples are suspended in water and stirred to allow the lighter organic material to float to the top. This method helps to recover plant remains, seeds, and other small artifacts that may have been missed during excavation. The other choices are not relevant to this process.

This Method Used in Archaeological Investigations Separates Organic Material from Soil