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Relative dating of rock involves an approximation of age based on fossil evidence found in a rock formation. The type of evidence found can be compared to the geologic time scale, a range of eras or periods in which the fossil can be found. Absolute dating of rock involves the scientific measurement of radioactive element decay and is fairly precise.
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How does the law of superposition help determine the relative age of rocks?
Radiometric dating can give us the absolute age of the rock. Trace fossils and the Law of Superposition can only provide the relative age of the rock. Radiometric dating is far more specific in formation analysis.
Does a rocks grain give the rocks its texture?
Yes simple as that.
How is the absolute age of a rock determined?
If igneous or metamorphic ( though metamorphic rock is hard to do ) radiometric dating can be used. The radioactive substance that may be in igneous rock devolves into a daughter substance and the rate of this change, coupled with other parent/daughter changes, give one a very precise age on the rock being examined.Google radiometric dating.
Does the rocks pigments give the rock its texture?
no
Can you give me facts about sedimentary rocks?
turkey
Could the potassium argon method of radiometric dating be used to date rocks that are estimated to have formed 1000 years ago?
No. Potassium decays to argon, and geologists measure argon as the daughter material. The half life is too long for 1000 years to give sensible results.
How does the law of superposition help determine the relative age of rocks?
Radiometric dating can give us the absolute age of the rock. Trace fossils and the Law of Superposition can only provide the relative age of the rock. Radiometric dating is far more specific in formation analysis.
Used to date fossils in rocks to give an approximate age?
Radiocarbon Dating.
What is relitave dating?
relative dating is when you give an estimate date.
Can be used to date fossils in rocks to give an approximate age.?
The study of strata is called stratigraphy. Stratigraphy can be used to determine an approximate age of fossils in rocks.
What can be used to date fossils in rocks to give an approximate age?
The study of strata is called stratigraphy. Stratigraphy can be used to determine an approximate age of fossils in rocks.
What can be used to date fossils in rocks to give an approximate age.?
The study of strata is called stratigraphy. Stratigraphy can be used to determine an approximate age of fossils in rocks.
What can radiometric dating tell us about the age of rock that law of superposition cannot?
Radiometric dating can give us the absolute age of the rock. Trace fossils and the Law of Superposition can only provide the relative age of the rock. Radiometric dating is far more specific in formation analysis.
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Does a rocks grain give the rocks its texture?
Yes simple as that.
How many rocks are in Wisconsin?
274, give or take a couple of rocks
What features are unique in sedimentary rocks?
They can give you clues to how, when and where the rocks formed. :D
