It is important that archaeologists devote attention to public education because:

a$.$ it is ultimately the public that financially supports archaeological research.

b$.$ members of an educated public are far less likely to loot or vandalize archaeological sites.

c$.$ it is ultimately the public that financially supports archaeological research and members of an educated public are far less likely to loot or vandalize archaeological sites.

d$.$ None of the answers are correct; it is the archaeologist's job to conduct research, not waste valuable time and money talking to an uninformed public.