Question

Which is true about radiometric dating?(1 point)
Responses

It helps scientists determine the relative age of samples.
It helps scientists determine the relative age of samples.

It is used to determine what type of rock is found underground.
It is used to determine what type of rock is found underground.

It helps scientists determine the exact age of a sample.
It helps scientists determine the exact age of a sample.

It is used to determine what type of organism is represented by a fossil

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
The true statement about radiometric dating is:

**It helps scientists determine the exact age of a sample.**

Radiometric dating uses the decay of radioactive isotopes to estimate the age of rocks and fossils, providing an actual numerical age rather than a relative one.

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