This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Radioactive dating is used to determine the age of fossil-bearing sedimentary beds A) by ... (Read 129 times)

rmenurse

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 513
on: Jul 16, 2018
Radioactive dating is used to determine the age of fossil-bearing sedimentary beds
 
  A) by comparing the fossils to known fossils in other areas.
  B) by using carbon dating on the sedimentary rock.
  C) by using potassium-argon dating on the sedimentary rock.
  D) by dating adjacent metamorphic or volcanic layers.

Question 2

According to radioactive dating, which celestial object is the oldest?
 
  A) Earth
  B) meteorites
  C) the Moon
  D) Jupiter


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Pamela.irrgang@yahoo.com

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


rmenurse

  • Member
  • Posts: 513
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
:D TYSM

hollysheppard095

  • Member
  • Posts: 339
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

According to the FDA, adverse drug events harmed or killed approximately 1,200,000 people in the United States in the year 2015.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.

Did you know?

Pubic lice (crabs) are usually spread through sexual contact. You cannot catch them by using a public toilet.

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

A fossil ammonite. A fossil ammonite.
Orcinus citoniensis fossil, an extinct species of the same genus, Museo Capellini di Bologna Orcinus citoniensis fossil, an extinct species of the same genus, Museo Capellini di Bologna
the history of life according to fossil records the history of life according to fossil records
The paleoanthropologist must understand these deformations in order to figure out which strata a fos The paleoanthropologist must understand these deformations in order to figure out which strata a fos
(a) The mandible from Sima de Elefante Atapuerca, Spain. (b) The Gran Dolina locality in Atapuerca, (a) The mandible from Sima de Elefante Atapuerca, Spain. (b) The Gran Dolina locality in Atapuerca,
How to use the discriminant to determine the value of k in a quadratic with no real roots How to use the discriminant to determine the value of k in a quadratic with no real roots
Video: Factors that influence muscle tension - Sarcomere length and force, understretched and overstretched

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library