Multiple Choice
Radiometric dates applied to sedimentary rocks produce ages that
A) are just as accurate as when the technique is applied to igneous rocks.
B) are too young (postdate sedimentary deposition) .
C) are too old (predate sedimentary deposition) .
D) represent the time the sediments became lithified.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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