Briefly compare and contrast relative dating and absolute dating methods. 87Rb has a half-life of 47 billion years, while 14C has a half-life of 5,730 years. Which isotope would you use to date a fossil from the Paleozoic era? Briefly explain your choice.
A) 87Rb; suitable for dating older fossils due to its longer half-life
B) 14C; suitable for dating older fossils due to its shorter half-life
C) 87Rb; suitable for dating younger fossils due to its longer half-life
D) 14C; suitable for dating younger fossils due to its shorter half-life