What Is Radiometric Dating

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Multiple Choice

What is radiometric dating?

• A)The process of determining the age of a fossil from radioactive isotopes
• B)The mineralization process by which living things are turned into fossils
• C)The process of determining the age of a fossil based on its location in layers of rocks
• D)The process of determining the age of a fossil using radio waves

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Definitions:

Pheromone

Chemical substances secreted by animals that influence the behavior or physiology of others of the same species, often related to reproductive signals.

Intersexual Selection

The process by which females select their mates on the basis of some physical trait that indicates genetic quality or good health; sometimes selection depends on some resource offered by the males.

Courtship Ritual

A set of display behaviors in which an organism tries to attract a mate and secure mating opportunities.

Ornamental Display

The use of plants, animals, or objects for decoration, especially to make a garden or building more attractive.