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SCI 245 Week 8 DQ 1

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The numerical age method assigns a certain age to a rock or
mineral. Absolute dating studies the decomposition of the rock and
the isotopes. Studying the half-life of the rock and isotopes allows
the calculation and conclusion of the age of the rock. The physical
and chemical properties of the material is also a form of absolute
dating. Absolute dating will provide a date for the material, or
numerical age. In contrast, relative dating can only provide an
estimate or age sequence. Absolute dating is used in geologic time
to predict or estimate the time that a rock or mineral was formed.

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The numerical age method assigns a certain age to a rock or mineral. Absolute dating studies the decomposition of the rock and the isotopes. Studying the half-life of the rock and isotopes allows the calculation and conclusion of the age of the rock. The physical and chemical properties of the mater ...
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