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how does the law of superposition help scientists?

It allows them to work out relative dates.


What is the relationship between relative age and the principle of superposition?

Relative age is determined by the principle of superposition in geology, which states that in any undisturbed sequence of rock layers, the youngest layer is at the top and the oldest layer is at the bottom. By observing the order of rock layers, geologists can determine which layer is older or younger relative to others based on their position.


How do geologist use the principle of superposition?

The principle of superposition states that a rock layer on top of another is younger than the one beneath it. Geologists use the principle of superposition to determine the relative ages of rock layers.


Why is the law of superposition referred as relative dating?

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By applying the law of superposition what dates can be determined?

By applying the law of superposition, the relative ages of sedimentary rocks can be determined. This allows geologists to arrange rock layers in chronological order, with the oldest layers at the bottom and the youngest layers at the top. Absolute dates (specific numerical ages) cannot be determined solely through the law of superposition.


A relative age of the rocks of the earths crust can be determined by using the laws of?

superposition a&c- Jackie


Does the law of superposition helps geologist determine the absoloute age of a rock layer?

no, the relative age


What two types of age does the law of superposition give you?

The two types of age that the law of superposition gives you are relative and absolute. These findings are always based on observations of the natural history of the rocks.


Describe how the principle of superposition was used in determining the relative ages of the cross sections?

The principle of superposition states that the higher layers are younger because they must be laid down on a layer below, which is therefore older, can be used in cross-sections. Each layer, going up, is younger than all the previous layers.


Nicolaus Steno proposed the most basic principle of relative dating known as the law of?

Nicolas Steno proposed the most basic principle of relative dating, known as the law of superposition:


What suggests relative age?

The position of a layer of rock or sediments in relation to the other layers in undisturbed strata suggests its relative age, according to the principle of superposition and the law of horizontality.


Applying the law of superposition dates can be determined?

By applying the law of superposition, relative dates can be determined. This law states that in any undisturbed sequence of rocks deposited in layers, the youngest layer is on top and the oldest is on the bottom.