Wood Deposits Recovered from an Archeological Site Contain 25% of the Carbon

question 119

Multiple Choice

Wood deposits recovered from an archeological site contain 25% of the carbon 14 they originally contained. How long ago did the tree from which the wood was obtained die? Hint: the decay constant k for carbon 14 is equal to 0.00012.

• A) The tree died 10,429 year(s) ago.
• B) The tree died 11,552 year(s) ago.
• C) The tree died 13,084 year(s) ago.
• D) The tree died 8,096 year(s) ago.

Recognize the influence of environmental factors on the thermal tolerance and metabolic rates of animals.

Understand the basic principles and mechanisms of physiological regulation, including feedback mechanisms.

Differentiate between positive and negative feedback and their roles in physiological processes.

Comprehend the hierarchical organization of living organisms from cells to organ systems.

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