Biology: Radiocarbon Dating Name: ______

Biology: Radiocarbon Dating Name: ______

<p>Biology: Radiocarbon Dating Name: ______</p><p>Directions: Go to the Radiocarbon Dating section on Nova PBS by entering in the following link (http://goo.gl/lcY0WM) or using the link on the class webpage. Watch the series of audio graphics in order to answer the following questions about radiocarbon dating. It may take a minute or two for each video to load…just be patient, it will eventually load! </p><p>I have separated questions based on audio-graphic section for your convenience. </p><p>In Nature</p><p>1. Compare and contrast Carbon-14 with Carbon-12. </p><p>2. How can Carbon-14 and Carbon-12 be used to date an object?</p><p>In the Lab</p><p>3. Briefly describe the process scientists use to measure C-14 and C-12 in a sample. Margin of Error </p><p>4. What is the time limit for radiocarbon dating?</p><p>5. Why does the amount of C-14 and C-12 in the atmosphere matter for radiocarbon dating?</p><p>6. How does burning fossil fuels influence radiocarbon dating? </p>

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