The Age of Fossils Can Be Determined by Radiometric Dating

question 4

Multiple Choice

The age of fossils can be determined by radiometric dating. Match the following terms with the best descriptions. Note that all options may not be used.
-This is the time it takes for half of a quantity of any radioisotope to decay.

• A)¹²C
• B)¹⁴C
• C)5730 years
• D)¹⁴C to ¹²C ratio
• E)half-life
• F)decay

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