Radiometric Dates Applied to Sedimentary Rocks Produce Ages That Are

question 28

Multiple Choice

Radiometric dates applied to sedimentary rocks produce ages that are ____________.

• A)just as accurate as when the technique is applied to igneous rocks
• B)too young (postdate sedimentary deposition)
• C)too old (pre-date sedimentary deposition)

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