Biology
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Question

Scientists determine the absolute age of fossils by using __________. 

  1. Index fossils

  2. Law of superposition

  3. Radioactive elements

  4. All of the above

hintHint:

  •  presence of radioactive elements can be seen easily.

The correct answer is:

Radioactive elements


    Radioactive elements
    • Radioactive dating uses radioactive minerals found in fossils and surrounding rocks.

    • By using radiometric dating the absolute age of Fossils can be determined.

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