Notes - Geologic Time

In what type of rock are fossils found?

What do Earth’s surface features (landforms) tell us?

Relative dating determines whether an object or event is older or younger than other objects or events. Looking at the image, which person appears oldest?

T/F. Older rocks lie in layers below newer rocks as long as they are not disturbed.

Which layer is oldest?

Which layer is youngest?

__________ dating is used to determine the actual age of an event or object in years.

Which event occurred right after layer C but before layer D?

Which event occurred right after layer B but before layer A?