Organic Material in Sediment Layers Can Be Dated by Measuring

question 54

Multiple Choice

Organic material in sediment layers can be dated by measuring the amount of radioactive ________ present.

• A)oxygen
• B)hydrogen
• C)uranium
• D)carbon
• E)thorium

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