The Age of the Earth Has Been Determined By

question 21

Multiple Choice

The age of the Earth has been determined by:

• A) the spatial relationships of rock bodies to one another.
• B) the position of fossils within rock layers.
• C) the constant rate of decay of radioactive elements.
• D) the principle of superposition.

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