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KWilfred

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To determine the radiometric age of a rock, scientists must be able to measure very accurately the:a.
   unstable parent element.
  b. unstable daughter element.
  c. stable parent element.
  d. stable daughter element.
  e. unstable parent element and stable daughter element



Question 2

When radiometric dating is applied to metamorphic rocks, the date obtained is:
  a. the date of final crystallization of the magma.
  b. the date at which metamorphism began.
  c. a minimum age for the parent rock.
  d. the date at which metamorphism ceased.
  e. a maximum age for the daughter rock.




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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

C





 

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