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Which type of absolute dating method would be best for a rock layer believed to be millions of years old?

Which type of absolute dating method would be best for a rock layer believed to be millions of years old?
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Which type of absolute dating method would be best for a rock layer believed to be millions of years old?

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Answer: Radiometric dating

Explanation: Most absolute dates for rocks are obtained with radiometric methods. These use radioactive minerals in rocks as geological clocks. The atoms of some chemical elements have different forms, called isotopes.
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