Question

Which of the following is the relatively most accurate method for dating fossils?

• A. Potassium-argon method
• B. Uranium-lead method
• C. Electron-spin resonance method
• D. Radio-carbon method

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Electron-spin resonance method

• The electron-spin resonance method is a chronometric dating method based on the evaluation of the exposure of some materials to natural radioactivity.
• Its potential of being the most suitable method of dating fossil material has been developed over the last 15 years.
• It is used for dating the ages of animal bones, teeth enamel, etc. It is mainly used for dating of the newly formed material.

So, the correct answer is option C.