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Which method is used to assign numerical ages to events or materials?A. relative datingB. isotope datingC. absolute datingD. half-life dating

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Let's discuss each option.

Relative dating - estimates the age of the fossils or things found at an archeological site by looking into the stratigraphic layer of an area. It can only determine if the fossils or things found are older or younger.

Isotope dating - determines the age of the fossils or things by measures of radioactive carbon decay.

Absolute dating - provides more specific ages of the fossil or things found using several methods such as radiocarbon dating.

Half-life dating - a dating that is related to isotope dating. The half-life of an object is the time it takes for half of its atoms to decay.

ANSWER: C. Absolute dating. All types of dating that generate specific numerical values fall under absolute dating.

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