Question
Which statements summarize absolute and relative age? Check all that apply.
Relative age involves a comparison.
Actual age is in relation to the age of something else.
“I am 35 years old” is a statement of absolute age.
Rocks can be dated using both absolute age and relative age.
Geologists use both absolute dating and relative dating.
Relative age involves a comparison.
Actual age is in relation to the age of something else.
“I am 35 years old” is a statement of absolute age.
Rocks can be dated using both absolute age and relative age.
Geologists use both absolute dating and relative dating.
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The following statements summarize absolute and relative age accurately:
1. **Relative age involves a comparison.**
2. **“I am 35 years old” is a statement of absolute age.**
3. **Rocks can be dated using both absolute age and relative age.**
4. **Geologists use both absolute dating and relative dating.**
The statement "Actual age is in relation to the age of something else" is incorrect, as absolute age refers to a specific numerical age rather than a comparison.
1. **Relative age involves a comparison.**
2. **“I am 35 years old” is a statement of absolute age.**
3. **Rocks can be dated using both absolute age and relative age.**
4. **Geologists use both absolute dating and relative dating.**
The statement "Actual age is in relation to the age of something else" is incorrect, as absolute age refers to a specific numerical age rather than a comparison.
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