What is Relative Dating?
Relative and Absolute Dating

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Relative dating is a method used to determine the age of rocks and fossils in relation to one another, without determining their exact age.
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What is Absolute Dating?
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Absolute dating is a method used to determine the exact age of a rock or fossil, often using techniques like radiometric dating.
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What does the Law of Superposition state?
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The Law of Superposition states that in horizontal sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layer is at the bottom and the youngest layer is at the top.
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What is an Intrusion in geology?
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An intrusion is a body of igneous rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface.
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What is a Layer in geological terms?
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A layer refers to a distinct stratum of rock or sediment that has formed over time.
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What is the significance of Index Fossils?
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Index fossils are fossils of organisms that were widespread but only existed for a short period of time, helping to date the rock layers in which they are found.
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How can fossils help in dating rock layers?
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Fossils can help in dating rock layers by providing evidence of the relative ages of the layers based on the types of fossils present.
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