Fossils are dated now by...

Fossils are dated now by

A

Stratigraphic position

B

Amount of calcium residue

C

Association with other animals

D

Radioactive carbon `(C^(14))` contents

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D

Radioactive carbon `C^(14)` has a shorter half life period. This carbon is present in all the fossils.

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