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

Which statement accurately describes radioactive dating?

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Geologists use only one type of radioactive dating.

B

Geologists compare parent and daughter elements to determine rock type.

C

Geologists will measure how stable multiple parent elements can decay into multiple daughter elements.

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Geologist compare the observed abundance of naturally occurring radioactive isotopes and their decay products using decay rates.

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