Which of the following is an example of an age-relationship based on absolute dating?
A)Devonian limestones in southern Ontario are younger than the Silurian Rocks near Minto.
B)The Vishnu schist at the bottom of the Grand Canyon is younger than the Precambrian Shield.
C)The dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago.
D)The Coconino formation in the Grand Canyon is older than the Kaibab formation.

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Absolute dating is the process by which the actual age of an object or event is determined. The extinction of dinosaurs 65 million years ago is an example of an age-relationship based on absolute dating, as it represents a specific point in time. The other answer choices provide relative age relationships, comparing the ages of different rock layers or formations.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Age-Relationship