Use the lettered phrases below to correctly compare and contrast relative and radiometric dating by selecting the answer choice that correctly identifies the characteristics of each.
Can be used to arrange fossils in the correct sequence from oldest to youngest.
Can provide an estimate of the absolute age of the fossils.
Can be used on all fossils,regardless of the type of rock in which they are found.
A) Only I applies to relative dating;only II and III apply to radiometric dating.
B) Only I and III apply to relative dating;only II and III apply to radiometric dating.
C) Only I and III apply to relative dating;only I and II apply to radiometric dating.
D) Only I applies to relative dating;only II applies to radiometric dating.
E) All three characteristics apply to both relative and radiometric dating.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q30: Which of the following correctly describes a
Q31: Which data would be most reliable?
A) Relative
Q32: Relative dating uses
A) indirect dating of fossils
Q33: Mineralization is the
A) replacement of organs with
Q34: Fossils found in sedimentary rocks
A) are youngest
Q36: If a fossil is found beneath two
Q37: A paleontologist studies
A) sedimentary rocks.
B) invertebrates.
C) relative
Q38: If a fossil is found on top
Q39: Which of these is in the correct
Q40: Which of the following is TRUE of
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