
Understanding Thermoluminescence and Radiometric Dating

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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a limitation of radiometric dating when applied to handmade crafts?
It cannot determine the age of the material.
It only works on organic materials.
It does not indicate when the object was shaped.
It requires the object to be buried underground.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What property of minerals is utilized in thermoluminescence dating?
Magnetic resonance
Thermal luminescence
Thermal conductivity
Radioactive decay
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is thermoluminescence useful for dating artifacts from the Indus Valley Civilization?
It works when other evidence is unclear.
It is faster than other methods.
It requires no sample preparation.
It can date organic materials.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do minerals release trapped electrons during thermoluminescence dating?
By being submerged in water
By exposure to sunlight
By being heated
By being compressed
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the electrons in a mineral's lattice when it is heated?
They release light.
They emit sound waves.
They become radioactive.
They change color.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of electron traps in thermoluminescence?
They change the color of the mineral.
They capture and hold electrons.
They store heat energy.
They emit sound waves.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a potential issue that can affect the accuracy of thermoluminescence dating?
The type of kiln used
The ambient radiation changes
The size of the sample
The color of the pottery
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