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What knowledge is radiometric dating based upon?








A

the rate of decay for certain isotopes







B

the name of the rocks







C

the weight of the samples







D

the sequence of layers in the rocks

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D. the sequence of layers in the rocks 
The layer on the bottom is the older and vice versa
The top layer is the youngest. 

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Radiometric decay involves measurement of the amount of certain radioactive isotopes. After their amount is measured, and the rate of their decay is known, the age of a sample may be estimated.

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