We want to determine an absolute age for the formation of a sandstone. The feldspar grains within the sandstone have been radiometrically dated to 125 million years ago. Is this a reliable age for the sedimentary rock? Group of answer choices Yes No, this age is likely too young No, this age is likely too old Trick question, sandstones are sedimentary rocks and do not contain radioactive elements.
We want to determine an absolute age for the formation of a sandstone. The feldspar grains within the sandstone have been radiometrically dated to 125 million years ago. Is this a reliable age for the sedimentary rock? Group of answer choices Yes No, this age is likely too young No, this age is likely too old Trick question, sandstones are sedimentary rocks and do not contain radioactive elements.
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We want to determine an absolute age for the formation of a sandstone. The feldspar grains within the sandstone have been radiometrically dated to 125 million years ago. Is this a reliable age for the sedimentary rock?
Group of answer choices
Yes
No, this age is likely too young
No, this age is likely too old
Trick question, sandstones are sedimentary rocks and do not contain radioactive elements.
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