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Absolute dating techniques such as radiocarbon and potassium-argon dating are based on the fact that __________.
 
  A. radioactive isotopes decay at a known rate
  B. certain isotopes become more radioactive over time
  C. the level of radioactivity is a constant
  D. carbon-14 is present in all geological sediments

Question 2

Dendrochronology is a technique that makes use of __________.
 
  A. radioactive decay
  B. changes in fauna over time
  C. the law of supraposition
  D. variation in the growth rings of trees



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D




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Reply 2 on: Aug 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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