Question

While examining layers of rock, a geologist states, The sandstone is older than the limestone. What has the geologist determined? the absolute ages of the rock layers the relative ages of the rock layers the half-lives of elements within the rock layers the specific-lives of elements within the rock layers

Answer 1

the answer is B) the relative ages of the rock layers

Answer 2

The answer to the question presented above would be 'the relative ages of the rock layers'. While examining layers of rock, a geologist states that he sandstone is older than the limestone. The geologist has determined the relative ages of the rock layers.