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Which statement accurately describes radioactive dating?
Geologists use only one type of radioactive dating.
Geologists compare parent and daughter elements to determine rock type.
Geologists will measure how stable multiple parent elements can decay into multiple daughter elements.
Geologist compare the observed abundance of naturally occurring radioactive isotopes and their decay products using decay rates.
Geologists use only one type of radioactive dating.
Geologists compare parent and daughter elements to determine rock type.
Geologists will measure how stable multiple parent elements can decay into multiple daughter elements.
Geologist compare the observed abundance of naturally occurring radioactive isotopes and their decay products using decay rates.
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The statement that accurately describes radioactive dating is:
**Geologists compare the observed abundance of naturally occurring radioactive isotopes and their decay products using decay rates.**
This statement captures the essence of radioactive dating, which involves measuring the ratios of parent isotopes to their daughter products in a rock sample and using known decay rates to determine the age of the rock.
**Geologists compare the observed abundance of naturally occurring radioactive isotopes and their decay products using decay rates.**
This statement captures the essence of radioactive dating, which involves measuring the ratios of parent isotopes to their daughter products in a rock sample and using known decay rates to determine the age of the rock.
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