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How can scientists determine the relative age of the fossil?
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How can scientists determine the relative age of the fossil?

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Radiometric dating methods

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Geologists usually use radiometric dating methods, based on the natural radioactive decay of certain elements such as potassium and carbon to find the age of fossils.

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