Dating 101

What is the limitation of carbon dating in terms of the age of objects it can accurately date?

• Less than 10,000 years old

• Less than 50,000 years old

• Less than 100,000 years old

• Less than 1,000,000 years old

What does absolute dating assign to objects and events?

• Relative ages

• Potential ages

• Estimated ages

• Actual ages

How do scientists determine the age of objects and events?

• By using clues and methods

• By guessing randomly

• By asking people who were there

• By flipping a coin

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Why do scientists use multiple dating methods?

• To confuse the public

• To ensure accuracy

• To save time

• To make the process more complicated

What is radiometric dating based on?

• Chemical reactions

• Biological processes

• Radioactive decay rates

• Physical properties

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How does relative dating order events?

• Based on the order of occurrence

• Based on numerical values

• Based on radioactive decay

• Based on chemical analysis

What is carbon dating used for?

• Dating rocks

• Dating organic remains

• Dating artifacts

• Dating fossils