Question

Why is absolute dating more accurate than relative dating? Select one. a. Relative dating uses the half-life of an element b. Absolute dating uses the half-life of an element c. Relative dating compares the placement of fossils d. Absolute dating uses more fossils than relative dating.

Answer 1

In you question that ask which of the following statement tells the reason why is absolute dating more accurate than relative dating and the best answer would be letter B. Absolute dating uses the half-time of an element. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more 

Answer 2

B. Absolute dating uses the half-life of an element

Absolute dating is a technique that uses radioactive minerals present in rocks and fossils while relative dating compare the sample in terms of age difference. However, absolute dating is more accurate because it uses half-life of an element and provides dates in years.