Câu hỏi
Which statement explains why carbon-14 dating cannot be used to date ancient rocks? Carbon-14 decays at a varying rate. Carbon-14 decays quickly leaving the amount too small to measure. Carbon-14 can be used only to date the remains of organisms. Carbon-14 has a hall-life that is much longer than potassium.
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Camille Calhoun
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Answer
Carbon-14 can be used only to date the remains of organisms.
Explanation
1. Identify the limitation of carbon-14 dating Carbon-14 is only found in once-living organisms, not in rocks.2. Evaluate answer choices for accuracy The correct statement is that carbon-14 can only be used to date remains of organisms, not rocks.