Absolute dating techniques such as radiocarbon and potassium-argon dating are based on the fact that __________
A. radioactive isotopes decay at a known rate
B. certain isotopes become more radioactive over time
C. the level of radioactivity is a constant
D. carbon-14 is present in all geological sediments
Answer: A
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