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Scientists can compare the ages of the fossils in one layer of the earth and then compare thoes to fossils in another layer of the earth. The one that is deeper is most likely to be older:)

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What is the relationship between relative age and absolute age?

Absolute age dating defines an exact date -1875. Relative dating gives a relative answer -10 years after the end of the civil war. Your welcome for helping you with Biology Homework.... *Cheaters* Geology homework. Actually. -.- Jeesh, people these days.


How does relative dating show the geologic history of a region?

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What are two ways geologists determine the age of fossils?

The two methods are "RELATIVE DATING" and "ABSOLUTE DATING". :)


Do geologists use the relative dating method on earth?

Yes, Geologists use the relative dating metod on earth.


What information is providedv by absolute that cannot be provided by relative dating?

information is providedv by absolute that cannot be provided by relative dating?


What information is provided by absolute that cannot be provided by relative dating?

information is providedv by absolute that cannot be provided by relative dating?


What is relitave dating?

relative dating is when you give an estimate date.


How is relative dating more accurate?

Relative dating is not more accurate than absolute dating. Relative dating will, if done properly, give you an order sequence in time but it will not return any information about when something happened unless there is other information that can be used to establish a time frame.


How does relative dating and absolute dating help scientists assemble a fossil record for an area?

Relative dating is the science determining the relative order of past events, without necessarily determining their absolute age Absolute dating is the process of determining an approximate computed age in archaeology and geology.


How are unconformities used in relative dating?

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The process that places geologic events in proper time sequence is referred to as?

The process that places geologic events in proper time sequence is referred to as relative dating. This method involves analyzing the layers of rock or fossils to determine their relative age compared to each other.


What are two of determining a fossils age?

The two methods are "RELATIVE DATING" and "ABSOLUTE DATING". :)