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Radioactive dating is only useful in dating igneous and metamorphic rock. Organic material that has not fossilized and does not exceed 70,000 years of age can be dated by Carbon dating techniques. Sedimentary rock can only be dated by its association with igneous and metamorphic rock.
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What is Radioactive dating of rock samples?
Radioactive dating of rock samples determines the age of rocks from the time it was formed. Geologist determine the age of rocks using radioactive dating. The radioactive dating relies on spontaneous decomposition into other element. The spontaneous decomposition is called radioactive decay.
What type of rock does radioactive dating work best with?
Rocks in general are not dated, but a fossil would be.
Where are the two types of igneous rocks made?
Extrusive igneous rocks , Intrusive igneous rocks
Can rocks both have igneous and intrusive?
Since igneous rocks are divided into two categories (intrusive and extrusive) an igneous rocks can be intrusive.
How old is the the earth and how did scientist know?
About 4.5 billion years old - calculated by the radioactive dating of the oldest rocks found AND the dating of even older meteorites.
Does radioactive dating tell the relative age of rocks?
No. Radioactive dating is an absolute dating tool.
Radioactive dating enables geologist to determine what?
The age of rocks can be determined by radioactive dating.
What is Radioactive dating of rock samples?
Radioactive dating of rock samples determines the age of rocks from the time it was formed. Geologist determine the age of rocks using radioactive dating. The radioactive dating relies on spontaneous decomposition into other element. The spontaneous decomposition is called radioactive decay.
What does a radioactive dating estimate about the earth's formation with isotopes of uranium and thorium?
Radioactive dating estimate the age of rocks.
Would you use uranium- lead radiometric dating to find an igneous rocks age?
would you use uranium-lead radiometric dating to finnd an igneous rocks age
What rocks is numeric dating good for?
igneous, granite etc
Which type of rocks are best for numerical dating using radiometric technique?
Igneous rocks
Why are igneous rocks valuable to dating the earth?
they are used for radio carbon dating....and carbon 14
Radioactive dating works best with what type of rocks?
Rocks in general are not dated, but a fossil would be.
What do paleontologist use to determine the actual age the rocks?
Radioactive dating.
Can use radiometric dating on all minerals to tell their absolute age?
No, radiometric dating can only be used on certain minerals that contain radioactive isotopes. These minerals include zircon, potassium feldspar, and biotite, among others. Not all minerals contain radioactive isotopes, so radiometric dating cannot be applied to all minerals.
What is the name for Rocks formed when sediments are compacted and cemented together?
They are called sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rock can't be dated using radioactive dating because it is composed of sediment, which is actually small pieces of different rocks. To date it, you have to use radioactive dating on the surrounding rocks.
