Radiometric Dating Is Problematic Because

question 44

Multiple Choice

Radiometric dating is problematic because

• A) it cannot be used in conjunction with other dating techniques.
• B) the earth's magnetic field changes periodically.
• C) these methods have relatively large margins for error.
• D) many fossils of interest were present only during a limited period of time.

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