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Biological Evidence and the Fossil Record — Test

Question 13 • TPS EdX Biology

Which phrase describes the relative age of a rock?

Answer
A
can determine the age based on location of a rock within the same layer
B
requires only one rock to determine the age
C
uses the law of superposition to determine which rock is older or younger
D
can provide the exact age of a rock

Explanation

Relative age tells whether a rock is older or younger than another rock, rather than giving its exact age. The law of superposition says that in undisturbed rock layers, lower layers are older than layers above them. Therefore, “uses the law of superposition to determine which rock is older or younger” describes relative age.

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