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What would be the most effective way for a scientist to get an idea of the actual age of a rock?

A. Measure the relative amounts of radioactive elements in it.
B. Judge its position in the rock face relative to that of other rocks.
C. Measure the amounts of different forms of carbon it contains.
D. Estimate how much of it has worn away since it formed originally.

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

scientists use carbon dating to see how old things are :)

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