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Which statement accurately describes radioactive dating?

a. Geologists use only one type of radioactive dating.
b. Geologists compare parent and daughter elements to determine rock type.
c. Geologists will measure how stable multiple parent elements can decay into multiple daughter elements.
d. Geologists compare the observed abundance of naturally occurring radioactive isotopes and their decay products using decay rates.

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Answer: C. is the answer

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Answer:

D

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took the test :D

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