Which dating method provides dates between 40,000 and 100,000-300,000 years ago, and enables us to determine the date when ancient pottery fragments were last fired, or when burnt-flint artifacts last were heated?
A) thermoluminescence
B) electron-spin resonance
C) dendrochronology
D) radiocarbon dating

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Thermoluminescence dating is used to date materials such as ceramics or burnt flint by measuring the light emitted from the mineral when it is heated, which can provide dates in the range of 40,000 to 100,000-300,000 years ago.

Which Dating Method Provides Dates Between 40,000 and 100,000-300,000 Years