Radiometric dating

a. is based on the premise that each isotope
decays at a constant rate.
b. is unpredictable because changes in
temperature and pressure alter the results.
c. can be used to date sedimentary rock.
d. has a large error factor.
e. is used for dating only recent fossils.


A

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