Which is correct about the effectiveness of carbon dating? (1 point)

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It only works for rocks that formed more than about 60,000 years ago.
It only works for rocks that formed more than about 60,000 years ago.

It only works for rocks that formed more than about 6,000 years ago.
It only works for rocks that formed more than about 6,000 years ago.

It only works for organisms that died less than about 6,000 years ago.
It only works for organisms that died less than about 6,000 years ago.

It only works for organisms that died less than about 60,000 years ago.
It only works for organisms that died less than about 60,000 years ago.

Answer 1

The correct statement about the effectiveness of carbon dating is:

It only works for organisms that died less than about 60,000 years ago.

Carbon dating, or radiocarbon dating, is effective for dating organic materials and is typically usable for samples that are up to about 60,000 years old. Beyond this timeframe, the remaining carbon-14 levels become too low to provide reliable dates.