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While examining layers of rock, a geologist states, “The sandstone is older than the limestone.” What has the?
the absolute ages of the rock layers
the relative ages of the rock layers
the half-lives of elements within the rock layers
the specific-lives of elements within the rock layers
2 Answers
- busterwasmycatLv 77 years ago
The law of superposition (for one thing to cover another thing, the other thing must already be there) is used for determination of relative ages.
- ?Lv 77 years ago
most likely, the geologist used superposition or fossil content to date the layers...this is called relative dating.
Three of the choices are related to radiometric dating, pick the one that says "relative".
