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Which is the most accurate method used in determining the age of a fossil?
absolute dating
Different rock layers can be determined to be the same RELATIVE age if they contain the same index fossils
The rocks are approximately the same age.
450-year-old sediments
correlation of index fossils
absolute/radiometric dating
It determines the age of the mammoth.
index
Which process would be most effective in determining the age of fossils embedded in rock?
absolute dating
Different rock layers can be determined to be the same RELATIVE age if they contain the same index fossils
The rocks are approximately the same age.
450-year-old sediments
correlation of index fossils
absolute/radiometric dating
It determines the age of the mammoth.
index
A scientist is using an isotope to determine the age of a fossil. What method of dating is the scientist using?
absolute dating
Different rock layers can be determined to be the same RELATIVE age if they contain the same index fossils
The rocks are approximately the same age.
450-year-old sediments
correlation of index fossils
absolute/radiometric dating
It determines the age of the mammoth.
index
Scientists uncover mammoth bones and are able to determine the amount of carbon-14 in the bones. Which best explains the use of carbon-14 in studying the mammoth?
absolute dating
Different rock layers can be determined to be the same RELATIVE age if they contain the same index fossils
The rocks are approximately the same age.
450-year-old sediments
correlation of index fossils
absolute/radiometric dating
It determines the age of the mammoth.
index
A geologist found 600-year-old sediments below a particular rock layer. Which will the geologist most likely find above the rock layer?
absolute dating
Different rock layers can be determined to be the same RELATIVE age if they contain the same index fossils
The rocks are approximately the same age.
450-year-old sediments
correlation of index fossils
absolute/radiometric dating
It determines the age of the mammoth.
index
A scientist finds the same type of index fossil in layers of rock in both Africa and South America. What does this indicate about the ages of the rocks?
absolute dating
Different rock layers can be determined to be the same RELATIVE age if they contain the same index fossils
The rocks are approximately the same age.
450-year-old sediments
correlation of index fossils
absolute/radiometric dating
It determines the age of the mammoth.
index
Which best describes the relationship between rock layers and index fossils?
absolute dating
Different rock layers can be determined to be the same RELATIVE age if they contain the same index fossils
The rocks are approximately the same age.
450-year-old sediments
correlation of index fossils
absolute/radiometric dating
It determines the age of the mammoth.
index
This type of fossil is found in many places, lived a short time period, and used for relative dating
absolute dating
Different rock layers can be determined to be the same RELATIVE age if they contain the same index fossils
The rocks are approximately the same age.
450-year-old sediments
correlation of index fossils
absolute/radiometric dating
It determines the age of the mammoth.
index
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