A Comparison of Ages Calculated by Carbon-14 Analysis with Ages

question 41

Multiple Choice

A comparison of ages calculated by carbon-14 analysis with ages known by other means results in

• A) a match of the ages, within known uncertainties.
• B) the calculated ages being older.
• C) the known ages being older.
• D) some calculated ages being younger and some older.

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