Question

Through carbon dating, scientists have found traces of villages that date back about years. a. 5,000 b. 6,250 c. 7,500 d. 10,000

Answer 1

The answer would be a 5,000

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (A)

Explanation:

Carbon dating is one of the radioactive dating method that is used to determine the age of an object that contains organic material. The carbon-14 is highly unstable and continuously decay till it converts into the stable Nitrogen-14. It has a half life of approximately 5700 years. The fossils of recent age and geologically younger rocks are generally dated by this method.  

This Carbon-14 is very commonly used and is one of the efficient absolute dating method. It is widely used for medical purpose.

Thus, the carbon dating method can be used by the scientists to trace the village.

Thus, the most appropriate answer is option (A).