Research and dating methods essay

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First, explain the difference between “relative” dating and “absolute” dating when trying to determine the age of a fossil or other remains. Be sure to explain each with appropriate examples. What are the advantages and limitations of each? (25 points)

Next, view the video on Radio Carbon Dating and then explain the process and how it is used in the study of Anthropology. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using C14 dating? (25 points) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/22/carbon-dating-science-history-dinosaurs-human_n_1536274.html (Links to an external site.)

Then tell me what remote sensing is. How does this help anthropologists identify archaeological survey sites that might not otherwise be explored either independently or as part of a larger survey site. What is the greatest advantage in using this method? Are there any disadvantages or limitations in using it? (25 points)

Finally, describe the process of “dendrochronology”. What type of dating does it represent. In addition to dating trees, how is this dating process useful to anthropologists. What other information can be obtained by looking at tree ring data? (25 points)