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Radiocarbon dating technique is used to estimate the age of

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. rocks
  2. monuments
  3. soil
  4. fossils

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: fossils

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) fossils šŸ“š Explanation: Radiocarbon dating is a scientific method used to estimate the age of organic remains, such as 'fossils', bones, and ancient wood. it is based on the decay rate of the radioactive carbon-14 isotope over time. This technique is effective for dating objects that are up to 50,000 years old. it has been a revolutionary tool for archaeologists and paleontologists to reconstruct the history of life on Earth.