A scientist has a fossil that was found in a layer of rock close to the Earth's surface. He believes that the fossil is around 12,000 years old.
Which method would best allow the scientist to confirm the actual age of the fossil?
Finding another fossil in a deeper layer
Finding another fossil in the same layer
using carbon/nitrogen absolute dating
using potassium/argon absolute dating
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