Which of the Following Is NOT a Method by Which

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a method by which the general dates of the geological time scale can be determined?

• A)Lower rock layers are older than surface layers.
• B)Common assemblages of indicator fossils occur in layers with primitive layers lower.
• C)Radioisotopes decay at constant rates and the ratio of isotopes-to-stable elements provides a relative age.
• D)Carbon 14 should double in a sample every 5,730 years and so can be used to date organic matter.
• E)Absolute and relative dating methods can both be used.

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