A relative dating method that orders artifacts based on the assumption that one cultural style slowly replaces an earlier style over time is:
A) dendrochronology.
B) the index fossil concept.
C) seriation.
D) the Law of Superposition.

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Seriation is a relative dating method that arranges artifacts in a chronological sequence based on stylistic or typological sequences. It is based on the assumption that cultural styles change over time, so artifacts that look similar are likely from the same period.

A Relative Dating Method That Orders Artifacts Based on the Assumption