Radiometric Dating

question 29

Multiple Choice

Radiometric dating

• A) is based on the premise that each isotope decays at a constant rate.
• B) is unpredictable because changes in temperature and pressure alter the results.
• C) can be used to date sedimentary rock.
• D) has a large error factor.
• E) is used for dating only recent fossils.

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