Multiple Choice
Which fact about carbon-14 dating is FALSE?
A) C-14 is formed by neutron bombardment of nitrogen in the upper atmosphere.
B) C-14 dating can only work on items that come from a living source.
C) C-14 dating only works as far back as 50,000 years.
D) C-14 accuracy is verified by dating antique items of a known age.
E) All of the above statements are true.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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