What is the definition of relative dating?

A) Putting events in order from first to last
B) Using radioactive materials to determine an age
C) Counting tree rings to determine an age
D) Calculating dates based on the theory of relativity


Answer: A

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

The statement "1:24,000" is an example of

A) a bar scale. B) a fractional scale. C) a graphic scale. D) a map.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

An orbiting satellite provides data for analysis by

A) GIS. B) cartography. C) projection. D) remote sensing.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

What is rarely a limiting factor for marine organisms?

a. Salinity b. pH c. Hydrostatic pressure d. Nitrogen

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Trade Winds blow from which direction?

A) East B) South C) North D) West E) both East and West

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences