Ava was studying the history of Earth. She learned that radioactive decay helps scientists to determine rock ages. Explain how radioactive dating allows scientists to calculate the ages of rocks.

When should a bar graph be used? a. when there is no independent variable. b. when the independent variable is continuous and does not show a relationship to the dependent variable. c. when the independent variable is continuous and shows a causal link to the dependent variable. d. when the independent variable is composed of categories and does not show a relationship.

Which of the following statements is true? 1. the mantle of the earth is made of solid nickel and iron. 2. the crust of the earth is made of solid nickel and iron. 3. the inner core is made of solid nickel and iron.

Explain how scientists use geologic time to determine the age of landforms.