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Hich of the following is the primary technique for determining the absolute age of a rock?

measuring radioactive decay of element isotopes

comparing the rock to other geologic features

comparing the rock to similar rocks and noting the differences

measuring the dimensions of the rock

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measuring radioactive decay of element isotopes

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The correct option is A. Measuring radioactive decay of element isotopes

Step-by-step explanation:

At the time of formation of rock, certain kinds of radioactive isotope elements get trapped in the rock. These radioactive isotopes are unstable and decay over a period of time forming daughter elements. A rock which will have more number of radioactive elements will be newer to a rock containing non-radioactive daughter elements.

The radioactive decay of each element can be measured by the half-life of elements. This is the primary technique to determine the absolute age of a rock.

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