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Absolute Dating

Question 6 of 10 • 2026-2027 TPS Earth Science w/ Mrs. Nitollama

Which statement explains why carbon-14 dating cannot be used to date ancient rocks?

Answer
A
Carbon-14 decays at a varying rate.
B
Carbon-14 decays quickly leaving the amount too small to measure.
C
Carbon-14 can be used only to date the remains of organisms.
D
Carbon-14 has a half-life that is much longer than potassium.
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