Question

5. What information would you need in order to determine the absolute data of a rock
sample?

Answer 1

To establish the age of a rock or a fossil, researchers use some type of clock to determine the date it was formed. Geologists commonly use radiometric dating methods, based on the natural radioactive decay of certain elements such as potassium and carbon, as reliable clocks to date ancient events.

Answer 2

natural radioactive decay, examples: postassium and carbon. Three ways to classify their physical properties mineralogical composition, grain size, and texture

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