Radiometric Dating Is Possible If a Rock Contains a Measurable

question 40

Multiple Choice

Radiometric dating is possible if a rock contains a measurable amount of

• A)daughter atoms.
• B)parent atoms.
• C)both daughter and parent atoms.
• D)either daughter or parent atoms.

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