Multiple Choice
Carbon-14 has a half-life of approximately _______ years and is therefore suitable to dating objects younger than approximately_________years.
A) 4 million; 5 billion
B) 6 thousand; 70 thousand
C) 70 thousand; 6 thousand
D) 5 thousand; 50 thousand
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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