Which sentence best describes radiometric dating? A. a technique to measure the absolute age of rocks based on the radioactive decay of isotopes within the rocks B. a technique to measure the absolute age of rocks based on the types of chemicals within the rocks C. a technique to measure the relative age of rocks based on the radioactive decay of isotopes within the rocks D. a technique to measure the relative age of rocks based on the types of chemicals within the rocks

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Mckayla Kemp

28 November, 16:03

Which sentence best describes radiometric dating? A. a technique to measure the absolute age of rocks based on the radioactive decay of isotopes within the rocks B. a technique to measure the absolute age of rocks based on the types of chemicals within the rocks C. a technique to measure the relative age of rocks based on the radioactive decay of isotopes within the rocks D. a technique to measure the relative age of rocks based on the types of chemicals within the rocks

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Kellen Hammond · Answer 1

Radiometic dating can be best described as a technique to measure the relative age of rocks based on the radioactive decay of isotopes within the rocks

Kaitlynn Abbott · Answer 2

I believe the right answer is A. a technique to measure the absolute age of rocks based on the radioactive decay of isotopes within the rocks.