Which of the following methods would give the most accurate estimate of the age of a fossil?

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Measuring the decay of radioisotopes in the fossil would give the most accurate estimate of the fossil's age as it relies on an absolute dating technique rather than a comparative one. Radioisotopes decay at a fixed rate, and their decay can be measured to determine the time since the organism died and was fossilized. Comparing the depth or chemical makeup of the fossil with other fossils or surrounding rock can provide relative age estimates but not an absolute age. Determining where on Pangaea the fossil was formed also may provide insight into its age, but it is unlikely to provide a precise, accurate estimate.

Which of the Following Methods Would Give the Most Accurate