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12. Paleontology, fossilization, astrobiology and carbon dating

State whether the statements are true or false and correct the following statement if false. If true then justify.

1. Paleobotany is a branch of paleontology that focuses on animal fossils.

The statement is

Paleontology is a branch of paleobotany that focuses on plant fossils
Paleobotany is a branch of paleontology that focuses on plant fossils

2. Radioactive carbon dating is based on the fact that cosmic rays interact with atmospheric nitrogen to produce radiocarbon.

The statement is

Radioactive carbon dating is based on the fact that cosmic rays interact with atmospheric hydrogen
The cosmic rays interact with atmospheric nitrogen to produce radiocarbon which reacts with atmospheric oxygen to generate radioactive carbon dioxide

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