Which of the following is FALSE regarding absolute dating techniques?
A) They give geologic age in the form of a number ± some error.
B) They often rely on the decay of radioactive isotopes.
C) Each can work with any type of material.
D) 14C and 40K/40Ar are two main methods.
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A)the first and last
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A)dating unstable iron isotopes.
B)the
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