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Certain types of atoms break down at a known rate. Scientists can measure the amounts of the broken down products present in a sample to calculate its age.

What is this technique called?

A.
speciation

B.
the fossil record

C.
radiometric dating

D.
natural selection


Sagot :


Speciation is how new organisms arise. The fossil record's name is self-explanatory: a record of the fossil found. Natural selection is when traits that are better for survival are passed down to the next generation. Therefore, C) radiometric dating is the answer.

The only answer i can think of is c