The Greek root ology means “the study of.” The suffix -ist means “one who studies or practices something.” Using those definitions and context clues, define archaeologist. Archaeologists have dug up a stone that was used for iron-working, hundreds of miles away from the only other known Viking site in North America.

A.
the study of rocks and land forms

B.
someone who studies the earth and the different types of soil in certain regions

C.
someone who studies ancient artifacts and remains to learn about human history

D.
the study of ancient artifacts and remains of people who died long ago