Radiometric dating does not usually work with sedimentary rocks because they _____.

never contain particles of radioactive isotopes

are too old to be accurately dated

form from many older rock particles

form too quickly to be accurately dated

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Radiometric dating does not usually work with sedimentary rocks because they form from many older rock particles. Sedimentary rocks are composed of particles from older rocks, and therefore, the age of the sedimentary rock does not reflect the age of the individual particles. Instead, radiometric dating is more effective with igneous and metamorphic rocks, which typically crystallize from molten material and can provide a more accurate age.

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