Question
For which object would a geologist use carbon-14 dating to determine age?
The bones of animals
Rocks older than 50,000 years old
Types of Sedimentary rocks
Parts of Volcanic rock
The bones of animals
Rocks older than 50,000 years old
Types of Sedimentary rocks
Parts of Volcanic rock
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A geologist would use carbon-14 dating to determine the age of **the bones of animals**. Carbon-14 dating is effective for dating organic materials, such as bones, that are up to about 50,000 years old. It is not suitable for dating rocks, sedimentary rocks, or volcanic rock directly, especially those that are older than this timeframe.