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Which statement is correct about carbon dating and index fossils?(1 point)
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They are both used to determine the absolute ages of rocks and fossils.
They are both used to determine the absolute ages of rocks and fossils.

They are both used to determine the relative ages of rocks and fossils.
They are both used to determine the relative ages of rocks and fossils.

Carbon dating is used for absolute dating, but index fossils are not.
Carbon dating is used for absolute dating, but index fossils are not.

Index fossils are used for absolute dating, but carbon dating is not.
Index fossils are used for absolute dating, but carbon dating is not.

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Correct answer: Carbon dating is used for absolute dating, but index fossils are not.

Explanation: Carbon (radiocarbon) dating yields an approximate calendar age (absolute). Index fossils are used to correlate rock layers and establish relative ages, not exact calendar years.