Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of dating Earth's history?

a. Scientists use radiometric dating to determine the relative age of a new fossil.
b. Scientists use relative dating to determine the absolute age of a new fossil.
c. Scientists use radioactive isotopes to determine the absolute age of a new fossil.
d. Scientists use index fossils to determine the specific years of age of a new fossil.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Radiometric dating and radioactive dating are two different names for the same method.

This method serves to determine the absolute age of a fossil: the correct answer is C.

Relative dating and index fossil both serve to determine the relative age of the fossils.