Science Explainer: Dating fossils found in rock layers supports theory of human evolution - Formative Staff | Laabri

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Mmuae Afoforo a Wobɛpaw:

protons

electrons

isotopes

fossils

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Drag each description into the correct box to show the dating method it describes.

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Dating a fossil does not rely on the surround rock layers.

Radiometric dating is based on the comparison of different isotopes.

Fossils found deeper in the Earth are usually younger.

Radiometric dating is a simple and straightforward process.

Radiometric dating can be affected by extreme heat.

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