A megalodon was a giant prehistoric shark. Research on fossilized teeth in the 1950s showed the teeth to be 11,000–24,000 years old. However, modern research used new testing methods that showed the teeth to be over five million years old. What should this error show students about performing scientific research?(1 point)
This error should show students that scientific research is an ongoing process that can be improved with new technology and methods. It is important to always question and reevaluate previous findings in order to gain a more accurate understanding of the natural world.
