Which concept of relative dating refers to the process of matching similar fossils from different locations? (1 point)
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uniformitarianism
uniformitarianism
correlation
correlation
law of inclusion
law of inclusion
law of crosscutting
law of crosscutting
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1. Correlation
2. Intruding objects are older in the law of inclusion.
3. Both areas were covered by seawater at some time.
4. law of superposition
correlation
The concept of relative dating that refers to the process of matching similar fossils from different locations is called correlation.
The concept of relative dating that refers to the process of matching similar fossils from different locations is called correlation. To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the other options and focus on understanding the definitions of each concept.
Uniformitarianism is the principle that states the geologic processes that occur on Earth today have always operated in the same way in the past. It does not directly relate to fossil matching.
The law of inclusion states that any rock layers or features that are found within another rock layer must be younger than the host rock layer. It also does not relate to matching similar fossils.
The law of crosscutting relationships states that any feature or rock unit that cuts across another rock unit or feature must be younger than the rock unit or feature it cuts across. This principle is also unrelated to the process of matching similar fossils.
By process of elimination, correlation remains as the concept that refers to matching similar fossils from different locations.