Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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Chapter 13, Problem 2MCQ
In fossils found in deeper layers of the Earth, how does the 14C compare to that of fossils found in the upper layers?
- a. Deeper fossils have more 14C.
- b. Deeper fossils have less 14C.
- c. All fossils have equal amounts of 14C.
- d. The layers have different types of 14C.
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