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Spheres of Earth — Unit test

Question 7 • 26/27 EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE A

Which correctly lists the three isotopes that geologists measure to determine the age of an organism’s remains?

Answer
A
argon, nitrogen, and carbon-12
B
carbon-14, nitrogen, and carbon-12
C
nitrogen, potassium, and carbon-14
D
carbon-12, potassium, and argon

Explanation

Carbon dating relies on carbon-14, which decays into nitrogen-14, while stable carbon-12 provides a comparison. Together these isotopes help determine the age of once-living remains, so the correct choice is carbon-14, nitrogen, and carbon-12.

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