To Determine the Radiometric Age of a Rock, Scientists Must

question 48

Multiple Choice

To determine the radiometric age of a rock, scientists must be able to measure very accurately the:

• A) unstable parent element.
• B) unstable daughter element.
• C) stable parent element.
• D) stable daughter element.
• E) unstable parent element and stable daughter element

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