The Tectonic Age of a Rock Is the

question 73

Multiple Choice

The tectonic age of a rock is the

• A)crystallization age of that rock.
• B)stratigraphic age of that rock.
• C)oldest isotopic age obtained for that rock.
• D)youngest isotopic age obtained for that rock.

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