Question

comparing relative and absolute dating
sort each phrase about dating the age of rocks into the correct category.
provides a specific time frame
compares age of one rock to others
uses law of superposition
based on elements found in rocks
relative dating
absolute dating

Explanation:

• Relative Dating: This method of dating rocks focuses on determining the age of a rock relative to other rocks. The law of superposition (which states that in undisturbed rock layers, the older layers are at the bottom and younger at the top) is a key principle used in relative dating. Also, comparing the age of one rock to others is the core idea of relative dating as it doesn't give an exact age but a relative order. So "compares age of one rock to others" and "uses law of superposition" belong here.
• Absolute Dating: This method aims to provide a specific numerical age or time frame for the rock. It often uses the analysis of radioactive elements (or other elements) found in the rocks, like carbon - 14 dating or uranium - lead dating. So "provides a specific time frame" and "based on elements found in rocks" belong to absolute dating.

Answer:

• Relative Dating:
• compares age of one rock to others
• uses law of superposition
• Absolute Dating:
• provides a specific time frame
• based on elements found in rocks