A scientist has a fossil that was found in a layer of rock close to Earth’s surface. He believes that the fossil is around 12,000 years old.Which method would best allow the scientist to confirm the actual age of the fossil?

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using carbon/nitrogen absolute dating

Evolutionary Relationships — Unit test

A scientist has a fossil that was found in a layer of rock close to Earth’s surface. He believes that the fossil is around 12,000 years old.Which method would best allow the scientist to confirm the actual age of the fossil?

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