How can the age of rocks be determined by analyzing the quantity of certain radioactive isotopes they contain? Which statement accurately describes this method?

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11 May 2018
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Radioactive dating works because radioactive isotopes decay over time. Consequently, older sediment layers contain fewer radioactive isotopes than younger ones, as more of the isotopes have decayed. This decrease allows scientists to estimate the age of the rocks by measuring the remaining isotope quantity.

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