A Radiometric Age for a Mineral Crystal Within an Igneous

question 2

Multiple Choice

A radiometric age for a mineral crystal within an igneous rock measures the amount of time that has passed since the

• A) atoms within the crystal were part of a body of molten magma.
• B) crystal solidified.
• C) temperature of the crystal became equal to surface temperatures.
• D) temperature of the crystal became equal to the closure temperature for the mineral.

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