Asked by Jennifer Lozano on May 12, 2024
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Which of the following is NOT something we can learn by determining isotopic ages?
A) the age of a volcanic eruption
B) the age when a rock is uplifted toward the surface
C) the age of material from which clasts in a sedimentary rock were derived
D) the cooling history by using different types of isotopic ages
E) we can determine all of these
Isotopic Ages
The determination of the age of a material by measuring the ratio of parent isotopes to daughter products in samples.
Volcanic Eruption
The process of magma escaping from within the Earth’s crust to its surface, often accompanied by the release of gases and ash.
Uplifted
The process or result of the Earth's crust being raised to higher elevations, often due to tectonic forces.
- Understand the concept of half-lives and radiometric dating techniques.
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charisma saulsberryMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Determining isotopic ages allows us to learn about the timing of volcanic eruptions, the uplift of rocks, the origin of materials in sedimentary rocks, and the cooling history of materials. Each of these processes leaves isotopic signatures that can be measured to determine their ages.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of half-lives and radiometric dating techniques.