Why is potassium-argon dating least useful for sedimentary rock?

A) Sedimentary rocks are too rare.
B) Sedimentary rocks cannot be dated.
C) Metamorphic and igneous rocks outnumber sedimentary rocks.
D) Sedimentary rocks don't often contain potassium.


Answer: D

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