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Absolute Dating

Question 3 of 10 • 2026-2027 TPS Earth Science w/ Mrs. Nitollama

How is radioactive decay used to date sedimentary rocks?

Answer
A
The amounts of potassium and argon in sedimentary rocks are measured.
B
The amounts of carbon-14 and nitrogen in sedimentary rocks are measured.
C
The amounts of unstable elements in each layer of the sedimentary rocks are compared.
D
The amounts of unstable elements in the volcanic layers above and below the sedimentary layers are measured.
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