When Radiometric Dating Is Applied to Metamorphic Rocks, the Date

question 75

Multiple Choice

When radiometric dating is applied to metamorphic rocks, the date obtained is:

• A) the date of final crystallization of the magma.
• B) the date at which metamorphism began.
• C) a minimum age for the parent rock.
• D) the date at which metamorphism ceased.
• E) a maximum age for the daughter rock.

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