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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Studying History

Question 7 • CHS World Civilization

What method of dating bone would yield the most accurate results?

Answer
A
dendrochronology
B
radiocarbon
C
depth of the earth where the artifact was found
D
age of the society that used the artifact

Explanation

Radiocarbon dating measures the decay of carbon-14 in once-living material, including bone, and can estimate its age directly. Dendrochronology dates tree rings, while burial depth and the age of a society provide only indirect clues. Therefore, radiocarbon is the most accurate method listed for dating bone.

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