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OpenStudy (anonymous):

SCIENCE QUESTION EASY MEDAL! Which method describes an example of absolute dating? A. determining the vertical sequence of rock layers B. identifying index fossil in rock layers C. determining the horizontal sequence of rock layers D. measuring the radioactive decay of isotopes within rock layers

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Than you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank*

OpenStudy (anonymous):

np

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It's D because it relies of the radioactive decay of elements.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

hmm..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

When you use absolute dating you find the ratio of the original radioactive isotope, which gives you the half life of the isotope in which gives the absolute age.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Index fossil only gives an estimate of the age, not the absolute age.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that makes sense

OpenStudy (anonymous):

just read about it in th wiki

OpenStudy (anonymous):

im gonna take your word for it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

True I agree I was just reading this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absolute_dating So I agree with D. sorry about that

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it's ok:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol good luck : )

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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