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A rough ideal of the age of a sedimentary rock can be deduced by any fossils that it may contain that are indicative of a geologic time period. State Geological Surveys also publish maps indicating the age of bedrock and overburden material in a given area. Geologists can use sophisticated dating methods to accurately estimate the age of a given rock.
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What two things must scientist measure to find the absolute age of a rock?
scientists use carbon14 and potassium argon to find absolute age of rock
What age do you have to be to be a forensic scientist?
you can be 21 at the youngest and can really work up to any age but the most average age is 23 and 24
What differences do scientists find in the rocks?
Rocks differ from each other because of their mineral composition and their formation method. They are just that way. Igneous are usually light and might have small crystals and holes. Sedimentary have layers and often have fossils. Metamorphic can have layers or crystals.
How do scientist know how old fossils are?
they see how deep these rocks are in the earth then they predict ---- Carbon dating is another popular method, by which fossils and other historical artifacts are tested to record levels of a common carbon isotope with a certain half-life.
How might the characteristics of a scientist be displayed in a person of your age?
I dont even know tho
How do scientist age a rock?
Tehy just do
What is a scientist who researches the age of rock layers?
A geochronologist is a scientist who researches the age of rocks. Geochronology is a specialised form of geology.
A scientist identifies a variety of fossils in a layer of sedimentary rock By applying the principle of fossil succession the scientist can identify?
The age of the rock layer
What would be the most effective way for a scientist to get an idea of the actual age of a rock?
i have no idea
Is A scientist who researches the age of rock layers in the Grand Canyon studies earth science?
Earth
How can scientist tell the age of other planets and moons without getting rock samples?
by rovers
How do scientist use radioactive elements to determine the approximate age of a rock?
they see how it reacts to the radiation.
What is one way scientist use to calculate the age of the universe?
Measure the distance from Earth to nearby stars.
What does a scientist need to know to figure out the absolute age of rock?
They need to determine the amount of radioactive decay of a specific isotope in the rock since its formation.
Importance of radioactive decay?
it is used by scientist to to calculate a rock's age
What type of scientist studies rock and stones?
A geological scientist studies rock and stones.
How do fossils in rock layers help scientists identify the age of rocks?
depending on how deep the rock is in the ground tells scientists how old the rock is
