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The Fossil Record

Question 2 • CV Q4 M/J Science 3 Adv 2002110 Compacted Review of Grade.7.Life for SSA Prep

Which method gives the actual age of a fossil in years?

Answer
A
absolute dating
B
relative dating

Explanation

Absolute dating estimates a fossil’s age in years, often by measuring radioactive decay in materials associated with it. Relative dating only tells whether a fossil is older or younger than another fossil or rock layer, so the correct choice is absolute dating.

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