Dating Techniques Lessons

Which 2 techniques are used for relative dating?

According to the law of superposition, which layer is the youngest?

Using the image, put the layers in the order that they were deposited. (oldest to youngest)

Which of the 3 techniques are used for absolute dating?

Ice cores tell us about Earth's past climate and atmospheric conditions

Which method can BEST be used by the students to determine the relative age of these layers?

Certain fossils can be used to help determine the age of the rock layer in which the fossils are found. Which type of fossil is BEST to use when making this determination?

Which provides the best evidence of Earth’s changing climate?

By which method have scientists determined that the Earth is about 4.5 billion years old?

A fault is found that cuts through lower rock layers but not those above it. What can most likely be concluded?