how do they know the bones are so old?

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∻Answer∻ ⚹ Scientists determine the age of bones through various dating methods such as radiocarbon dating and other forms of radiometric dating. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Dating Methods in Archaeology and Paleontology ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ To determine the age of ancient bones, scientists often use radiocarbon dating, which measures the decay of carbon-14, a radioactive isotope found in all living organisms. When an organism dies, it stops absorbing carbon-14, and the isotope begins to decay at a known rate. By measuring the remaining carbon-14 in a bone, scientists can estimate when the organism died. This method is effective for dating bones up to about 50,000 years old. For older bones, other radiometric dating methods, such as potassium-argon or uranium-series dating, may be used. These methods rely on the decay of other radioactive isotopes and can date bones and rocks that are millions of years old. ⚹◊What methods do archaeologists use to determine the age of ancient bones?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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