(4) radiometric dating allows us to determine: a) which rock layers are the oldest b) the relative age of…

(4) radiometric dating allows us to determine: a) which rock layers are the oldest b) the relative age of layers of rocks and the fossils in them c) the exact or absolute age of rock layers d) a and b are correct e) a and c are correct

(4) radiometric dating allows us to determine: a) which rock layers are the oldest b) the relative age of layers of rocks and the fossils in them c) the exact or absolute age of rock layers d) a and b are correct e) a and c are correct

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Radiometric dating uses the decay of radioactive isotopes to find the absolute age of rock - layers. It doesn't just tell which is oldest (relative age) but the actual age in years. Relative age can be determined by other methods like superposition.

Answer:

C. the exact or absolute age of rock layers