Radiometric Techniques Provide Researchers with the Ability To

Question

Radiometric techniques provide researchers with the ability to
A) search for extraterrestrials.
B) extract DNA from inside fossils.
C) determine the morphology of a fossil.
D) determine the age of a sample.

Accepted Answer

Radiometric techniques involve measuring the decay of radioactive isotopes in a sample, which allows researchers to determine the age of the sample. This is useful in dating fossils, rocks, and other materials. Options A, B, and C are not directly related to radiometric techniques.