Flashcard on the Lost Maya City

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What technology was used to discover the lost Maya city in the Mexican jungle?

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LIDAR

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What was the lost city believed to be second in density to?

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Calakmul

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Who was the lead study author that discovered the city?

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Luke Auld-Thomas

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How far was the lost city from a major road near Xpujil?

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15 minutes' walk

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In what year were the LIDAR scans collected for the forest survey?

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2013

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Who are the ancient Maya?

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The Mesoamerican people native to Southern Mexico, Guatemala, and northern Belize

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What does the term "density" refer to in the context of cities?

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The number of people living in an area

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During which period did Calakmul have a population of about 50,000 people? Options: 100-200 AD, 250-900 AD, 500-1000 AD, 900-1200 AD

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250-900 AD

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Where is Campeche located?

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Between northern Yucatán and the southern Maya Lowlands

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Who is Marcello Canuto?

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A Tulane University Professor of Anthropology