Which Dating Method Is Useful for Dating the Remains of Organisms

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which dating method is useful for dating the remains of organisms that died as long ago as 30,000 to 40,000 years ago? (A refined version of this method can date organic materials that are up to 55,000 years old.)

• A) potassium-argon dating
• B) fission-track dating
• C) uranium-series dating
• D) radiocarbon dating

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