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Geologists Prefer to Use Rocks from Closed Systems When They

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Geologists prefer to use rocks from closed systems when they radiometrically date the rocks. What is a closed system, and why is it important for radiometric dating?


Definitions:

Pronation

A rotational movement of the forearm that turns the palm downward or backward.

Rotation

The act or process of turning around a center or an axis, a fundamental movement in biomechanics.

Gomphosis

A form of fibrous connection that secures a tooth within its jaw socket.

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which bones are joined together by long collagen fibers, allowing for limited movement.

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