Question

Which type of Geologic Age test would you be performing if you determined that the top layer of the Grand Canyon was a lot younger than the bottom layer? A. Relative Dating B. Absolute Dating

Answer 1

If you determined that the top layer of the Grand Canyon is a lot younger than the bottom layer, you would be performing **A. Relative Dating**. This method involves determining the chronological order of rock layers and understanding their age in relation to one another, rather than providing specific numerical ages.