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they see how deep these rocks are in the earth then they predict ---- Carbon dating is another popular method, by which fossils and other historical artifacts are tested to record levels of a common carbon isotope with a certain half-life.

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The scientist can calculate the age of animal skin found in a cave in a few ways. They must look at it and determine it's condition and frailty.

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