Why Do Igneous Rocks Yield the Most Accurate Radiometric Ages

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Essay

Why do igneous rocks yield the most accurate radiometric ages, what does the calculated numerical date represent?

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Definitions:

Cochlea

Inner ear structure containing the auditory receptor cells.

Inner Ear

A complex structure in the ear responsible for hearing and balance, comprising the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals.

Depolarization

Decrease in electrical charge across a membrane, usually due to the inward flow of sodium ions.

Hyperpolarization

Increase in electrical charge across a membrane, usually due to the inward flow of chloride or sodium ions or the outward flow of potassium ions.