Match each statement based on the type of dating it is describing, either Relative Age or Absolute Age. (1 point per match)(4 points)
1. Comparing the age of rock layers in different locations to determine which layers are older or younger.
- Relative Age
2. Determining the exact age of a fossil using radioactive isotopes.
- Absolute Age
3. Estimating that a specific rock layer is approximately 200 million years old based on its position relative to other known layers.
- Absolute Age
4. Inferring that a volcanic eruption occurred before a particular layer of sedimentary rock was deposited.
- Relative Age
To accurately match each statement based on the type of dating it is describing, we need the list of statements or options. Please provide the statements or options, and I will help you match them with the correct type of dating.
To match each statement based on the type of dating it is describing, Relative Age or Absolute Age, we need to understand the difference between the two types of dating.
Relative age dating refers to the determination of the age of a rock or fossil relative to another rock or fossil. It involves looking at the layers of rock or the order of events to determine which is older or younger.
Absolute age dating, on the other hand, refers to finding the exact age of a rock, fossil, or event in years. This type of dating relies on techniques such as radioactive decay or tree ring dating to determine an actual age.
Now, let's match each statement to the type of dating it describes:
1. By comparing the layers of rocks, you can determine which is older or younger.
- Match: Relative Age
2. Using radioactive decay, scientists can determine the exact age of a rock or fossil.
- Match: Absolute Age
3. This rock layer is older than the one above it but younger than the one below it.
- Match: Relative Age
4. By counting tree rings, you can estimate the age of a tree.
- Match: Absolute Age
So, the correct matches would be:
1. Relative Age
2. Absolute Age
3. Relative Age
4. Absolute Age
Each correct match is worth 1 point, so the total points for this exercise would be 4 points.