What do the law of superposition and the law of inclusion have in common?(1 point)
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Both laws give the exact ages of rocks.
Both laws give the exact ages of rocks.
Both laws describe the relative ages of rocks.
Both laws describe the relative ages of rocks.
Both laws are about the ages of intruding rocks.
Both laws are about the ages of intruding rocks.
Both laws are about matching fossils in different areas.
Both laws describe the relative ages of rocks.
Both laws describe the relative ages of rocks.
The correct answer is: Both laws describe the relative ages of rocks.
The Law of Superposition states that in an undisturbed sequence of sedimentary rocks, the youngest rocks are found on top and the oldest rocks are found at the bottom. This law helps geologists determine the relative ages of rock layers.
The Law of Inclusion states that if a rock layer contains fragments of another rock layer, the fragments must be older than the rock layer they are found within. This law also helps geologists determine the relative ages of rock layers.
Both laws focus on the relative ages of rocks, rather than giving specific numerical ages. By using the principles of superposition and inclusion, geologists can establish a relative timeline of events and understand the sequence of geological processes that occurred in a particular area.