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How does stratigraphy contribute to dating stone tools?

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How does stratigraphy contribute to dating stone tools?.

  1. A.It uses chemical analysis of the stone to determine its exact age.
  2. B.It measures the rate of decay of radioactive isotopes in the tools.
  3. C.It establishes the relative age of tools based on their position in geological layers.
  4. D.It analyzes the fossilized plant remains found within the tools.

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