How can you determine the age of the fossils? (2 Marks)

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The age of fossils is determined by radioactive elements present in it. (0.5 Marks)
They may be carbon, uranium, lead or potassium. (0.5 Marks)
Radioactive carbon(C14) dating method is commonly used to determine the age of fossils. (0.5 Marks)
It was discovered by W.F. Libby. (0.5 Marks)

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