How Is Half-Life Used to Date Fossils?

How Is Half-Life Used to Date Fossils?
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Integrate life science, archeology, and physical science as you review how the half-life of radioactive elements is used to date fossils and rocks. In this printable, students respond to short-answer and written-response questions about carbon-14 dating.

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