Absolute Age

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  • 1. 

    An isotope is different forms of the same element, in which the number of ____________ varies. For example, Carbon-14 is an isotope of Carbon-12.

    • A.

      Metalloids

    • B.

      Protons

    • C.

      Neutrons

    • D.

      Electrons

    Correct Answer
    C. Neutrons
  • 2. 

    Radioactive dating is used to determine the ___________ age of ____________ rocks.

    • A.

      Relative; igneous

    • B.

      Absolute; igneous

    • C.

      Relative; sedimentary

    • D.

      Absolute; sedimentary

    Correct Answer
    B. Absolute; igneous
  • 3. 

    Which of the following are two elements that are commonly used in radioactive dating?

    • A.

      Oxygen and Carbon

    • B.

      Oxygen and Helium

    • C.

      Uranium and Carbon

    • D.

      Uranium and Helium

    Correct Answer
    C. Uranium and Carbon
  • 4. 

    ____________ age is the number of years since a rock formed.

    • A.

      Relative

    • B.

      Absolute

    • C.

      Radioactive

    • D.

      Isotopic

    Correct Answer
    B. Absolute
  • 5. 

    The ______________ is how long it takes for half the atoms in a radioactive element to decay.

    • A.

      Half-life

    • B.

      Radiocarbon emissions

    • C.

      Uniformitarianism

    • D.

      Intrusion capacity

    Correct Answer
    A. Half-life

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