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Question 21 • *MHS - Earth Science - S1 - CR

For which object would a geologist use carbon-14 dating to determine age?

Answer
A
The bones of animals
B
Rocks older than 50,000 years old
C
Types of Sedimentary rocks
D
Parts of Volcanic rock

Explanation

Carbon-14 dating measures the decay of carbon-14 in once-living material, so it can be used to date animal bones. It is generally useful only for relatively recent remains, up to about 50,000 years old. It does not directly date rocks, including sedimentary or volcanic rocks.

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