Radiometric techniques provide researchers with the ability to
A) search for extraterrestrials.
B) extract DNA from inside fossils.
C) determine the morphology of a fossil.
D) determine the age of a fossil.

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Radiometric techniques are used to determine the age of a fossil by analyzing the decay of isotopes in rocks or fossils. This allows researchers to understand the timeline of evolution and the relationships between different species over time. The other options (A, B, and C) are not correct because radiometric techniques do not provide information about extraterrestrials, DNA extraction, or morphology of fossils.

Radiometric Techniques Provide Researchers with the Ability to