Fossils and Dating

Question 1

Relative Dating v Absolute Dating

Answer 1

-Relative doesn’t offer specific dates
-Absolute provides specific dates & time ranges

Question 2

Radiocarbon Dating

Answer 2

Method based on radioactive decay of 14c in organic remains

Question 3

Half-Life

Answer 3

A measure of the rate of decay in radioactive materials

Question 4

Taphonomy

Answer 4

Processes affecting organisms after death

Question 5

Types of Absolute Dating

Answer 5

-Radiocarbon Dating (wood/bones)
-Potassium-Argon Dating
-Trapped-Charge Dating

Question 6

Types of Relative Dating

Answer 6

-Stratigraphic Dating
-Seriation

Question 7

Stratigraphy

Answer 7

Study of strata, layers of strata in a state/region

Question 8

Cultural Dating

Answer 8

Analyzes human artifacts based on style, material, and technique

Question 9

Ancient Climate Reconstruction

Answer 9

Reconstructions of past temp, precipitation,plants, and more

Question 10

Preservation

Answer 10

What has remained intact after millions of years