How are fossils older than 60,000 years dated?
A) directly dating the fossil with carbon 14
B) directly dating the fossil with uranium 238
C) dating rock formations below the fossil
D) dating rock formations above the fossil
E) dating rock formations above and below the fossil

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Fossils older than 60,000 years cannot be dated directly with carbon-14 due to its half-life. Instead, scientists date the rock layers above and below the fossil to estimate its age.

How Are Fossils Older Than 60,000 Years Dated