The __________ method is particularly good for dating pottery or tools heated in a fire.
A) thermoluminescence
B) optically stimulated luminescence
C) radiocarbon
D) fission-track

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Thermoluminescence is a dating method that can be used to date pottery or tools that have been heated in a fire. When these items are heated, they emit light, and over time, the amount of light emitted decreases. By measuring the amount of light emitted, scientists can determine how long ago the item was heated, and therefore give an estimate of its age.

The __________ Method Is Particularly Good for Dating Pottery or Tools