Radiometric Dating Techniques Are Based on What Principle

question 67

Multiple Choice

Radiometric dating techniques are based on what principle?

• A) sunspot activity
• B) regular, known rate of isotopic decay
• C) regular changes in earth's magnetic field
• D) superposition
• E) competitive exclusion

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