Question

1. older rock strata are found ____ younger strata. \____ dating\ uses this concept in order to date the age a fossil based on knowing the age of the strata of certain index fossils. 1 pts. a. below, absolute b. above, absolute c. at the same level as, relative d. below, relative flag this question for later review you will be able to review all of your answers at the end of the quiz. next page

Explanation:

In geology, the principle of superposition states that in undisturbed rock layers, older strata lie below younger strata. Relative dating uses the position of rock strata and index fossils to determine the relative age of fossils/rocks, without assigning a numerical age (which is absolute dating).

Answer:

D. below, relative