A student commented, "A metamorphic rock must have a greater relative age than a sedimentary rock." Is the student using the term "relative age" here in the correct context, and why or why not?

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The student is using the term "relative age" correctly by stating that one type of rock must have a greater age than another type. Relative age refers to the ordering of events or objects in relation to each other, rather than stating a specific number of years. The age of the rocks is being compared to each other, which is a valid use of relative age. However, it would be useful to know the actual ages of the rocks as well.

A Student Commented, "A Metamorphic Rock Must Have a Greater