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Radiometric dating or carbon dating which is more accurate?
Carbon dating (also called radiocarbon dating) is a very useful archeological tool, but it does have its limitations. Dates derived from carbon dating aren't exact, and they always have a margin of error. For example, a particular object that has been dated might a radiocarbon age of 4500 years, plus or minus 30 years. The margin of error depends on the object, but for samples younger than 10,000 years, the uncertainty is usually at most 40 years. For older samples, the uncertainty period can be several centuries. The reason that carbon dating isn't exact is due to two reasons. First of all, our instruments used to detect the amount of radioactivity in samples aren't perfect. Second of all, in the real world, many events can influence and distort the amount of Carbon-14 present in a sample. Events such as volcanic eruptions can increase or reduce the amount of Carbon-14. Scientists need to account for this with a margin of error. In addition, carbon 14 decays with a half life of about 5,700 years and, even with good quality samples, dating can only go back to around 60,000 years. To date anything older than that, scientists need to rely upon other dating methods, like relying upon other isotopes such as potassium and argon. See the links below for more information. The first one describes the process of carbon dating in general, and the second one discusses the accuracy of carbon dating.
What is the difference between scientific and unscientific?
SCIENTIFIC:The things which are based on any rules and regulations are called scientific..UNSCIENTIFIC:The things which does not based upon any rule or regulations are unscientific..
Is the big bang theory a load of crap?
It is the current working theory of the origin of the universe. It is the paradigm that Astronomy is based upon. But, new evidence is always being described. The theory itself might change as our knowledge grows.
A set of rules that is based upon recurring facts or events that have been carefully documented is called?
A set of rules that is based upon recurring facts or events that have been carefully documented is called a scientific law.
Is the metric system based upon multiple of 100?
Not quite. Larger or smaller units are created by adding prefixes for different powers of 10 - not only 100.
What are two major methods of dating artifacts or fossils?
Two major dating methods applied to artifacts and fossils are stratagraphic dating (based upon the particular layer of rock of sediment in which the object is found) or radiometric dating (which is based on the decay rates of certain radioactive isotopes). The type of radiometric dating used depends greatly on the approximate time period you are studying and so varies depending on if the material you are studying is an artifact or a fossil. The method most commonly used in archaeology is carbon dating.
Is a statement that is not based upon the personal knowledge of a witness?
Hearsay
What is a testable explanation for a question that is best guess based upon your previous knowledge?
Hypothesis.
A testable explanation for a question that is a best guess based upon your previous knowledge?
A testable explanation for a question that is based upon previous knowledge is known as a scientific hypothesis. This explanation can then be tested using the scientific method.
What is The body of knowledge obtained using methods based upon systematic observation is called a?
Science!
What is The body of knowledge obtained using methods based upon systematic observation is called a (an)?
Science!
Which site is ranked the best dating site?
The best ranked dating website is matched.com based upon consumers' reviews. The second best ranked dating website, the best advertised one, is eHarmony.com.
Is it illegal to date family?
Based on everything that I have researched and found on every website that I know, dating anyone in your family is not illegal. But it is frowned upon.
What is a literary reference to someone or something based upon previous knowledge?
Do your homework yourself, don't try to get others do do it for you!
Do you have to have a computer science degee to be an IT professional?
No, one does not have to have a computer science degree to be an IT professional or technician. One's knowledge can be self taught and based upon their knowledge be hired by a company.
What would be a low cost business from home working with people?
Offering a service of some kind based upon your knowledge and skills
Is it based on or based upon?
Based upon is written more often.
