Which of the following is the best way to measure the age of the Earth? O Examine rocks collected in my backyard. O Analyze maps of all known fossil sites in the United States. Test the rate of decay of specific elements in rock samples. O Explore leaves embedded in ash from recent volcanic eruptions.

Which of the following is the best way to measure the age of the Earth? O Examine rocks collected in my backyard. O Analyze maps of all known fossil sites in the United States. Test the rate of decay of specific elements in rock samples. O Explore leaves embedded in ash from recent volcanic eruptions.

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

15th Edition

ISBN:9781337408332

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter16: Evidence Of Evolution

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