In the upper atmosphere,the bombardment of neutrons with nitrogen-14 varies somewhat over time.If in the past this rate had been higher,objects dated by _______ dating would now appear _______ than they really are.

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Carbon dating relies on the ratio of carbon-14 to carbon-12. If the production of carbon-14 was higher in the past, objects would appear to have more carbon-14 than expected, making them seem younger than they actually are.

In the Upper Atmosphere,the Bombardment of Neutrons with Nitrogen-14 Varies