Multiple Choice
What is the ultimate source for naturally occurring carbon-14?
A) Cosmic ray collisions and neutron capture involving nitrogen
B) Dissolution of carbonate rocks
C) Decay of unstable parent isotopes to create a stable carbon-14
D) Volcanic eruption and emission of greenhouse gases
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