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asmith134

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How are radioactive elements different from stable elements? What will be an ideal response?

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Explain why correlation by fossils is necessary to demonstrate time equivalence of strata. What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Radioactive elements spontaneously decay to other more stable isotopes, releasing energy in the
process.



Answer to Question 2

Each life form is indicative of a specific interval of geologic time.


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Wow, this really help

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