Which allowed scientists to determine that Earth was at least 4.3 billion years old?(1 point)

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magnetic field surrounding zircon
magnetic field surrounding zircon

the radioactive decay of uranium to lead
the radioactive decay of uranium to lead

the electrical conductivity of uranium ions
the electrical conductivity of uranium ions

chemical reactivity of zircon ions

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The correct response is:

the radioactive decay of uranium to lead.

This method, known as uranium-lead dating, allows scientists to date the age of zircon crystals and helps establish that Earth is at least 4.3 billion years old.