What is relative dating in geology?
Relative Dating

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Relative dating is a method used to determine the chronological order of geological events by comparing the ages of rock layers and their features.
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What type of metamorphic rock is formed from sandstone?
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Quartzite is the metamorphic rock that forms from sandstone.
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What does the law of superposition state?
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The law of superposition states that in an undeformed sequence of sedimentary rocks, the oldest layers are at the bottom and the youngest layers are at the top.
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How does the law of crosscutting relationships help determine the age of geological features?
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The law of crosscutting relationships states that a geological feature (like a fault) that cuts through another feature is younger than the feature it cuts.
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What is the significance of faults in relative dating?
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Faults are significant in relative dating because they can indicate the relative ages of the rocks they disrupt, helping to establish a timeline of geological events.
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What is the most recent event in a geological timeline?
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The most recent event is typically identified as the event that occurred last in the sequence of geological features.
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What type of rock is limestone?
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Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is primarily composed of calcium carbonate.
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