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Which of the following could be a method used to estimate the age of an ancient rock? A. To find out its mineral composition B. To find the age of the fossils trapped in it C. To calculate the amount of
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Which of the following could be a method used to estimate the age of an ancient rock?

A. To find out its mineral composition
B. To find the age of the fossils trapped in it
C. To calculate the amount of C-14 atoms left in it
D. To calculate the number of sediment layers in it

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D. would be the best answer, I think. have a good day hope I was of help to you!
User Itzik Ben Shabat
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Hello!

The correct answer is C. because scientist perform radioactive dating on the rocks.

Hope this is helpful :))
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