Radiometric dating ____.

A. is based on the premise that each isotope decays at a constant rate
B. is unpredictable because of changes in temperature and pressure
C. can be used to date sedimentary rock, but not fossils
D. has a substantial error factor
E. can only be used for dating animal fossils


Answer: A

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