The age of fossils can be determined by radiometric dating. Match the following terms with the best descriptions. Note that all options may not be used.
-This is the time it takes for half of a quantity of any radioisotope to decay.
A) 12C
B) 14C
C) 5730 years
D) 14C to 12C ratio
E) half-life
F) decay
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-where
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-when
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-where
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Q54: Radioactive decay is influenced solely by _.
A)temperature
B)time
C)pressure
D)moisture
E)chemical
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