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Which quantity helps determine the absolute age of rocks and fossils?(1 point)
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the difference between the number of protons and neutrons in carbon-14
the difference between the number of protons and neutrons in carbon-14

the difference between the amounts of carbon-12 and carbon-14
the difference between the amounts of carbon-12 and carbon-14

the ratio of protons to neutrons in carbon-14
the ratio of protons to neutrons in carbon-14

the ratio of carbon-12 to carbon-14

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the ratio of carbon-12 to carbon-14

Explanation: Radiocarbon dating compares the remaining amount (ratio) of radioactive C-14 to stable C-12; using the known half-life of C-14 you can calculate the age.