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Ivan
3 years ago
7

Describe the process of absolute dating as it relates to igneous rock and the fossil record.

Biology
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dexar [7]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

Radiometric dating. Geologists use radiometric dating to estimate how long ago rocks formed, and to infer the ages of fossils contained within those rocks. ... When molten rock cools, forming what are called igneous rocks, radioactive atoms are trapped inside. Afterwards, they decay at a predictable rate.

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