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A Relative dating uses the sequence of rock layers to establish age.Relative dating uses the sequence of rock layers to establish age.
B Relative dating often uses index fossils to establish ages of layers.Relative dating often uses index fossils to establish ages of layers.
C Relative dating gives an estimate of age based on the relationship between layers.Relative dating gives an estimate of age based on the relationship between layers.
D Relative dating depends on the use of radioactive isotopes to give exact ages of layers.
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The statement that is NOT true of relative dating is:
D Relative dating depends on the use of radioactive isotopes to give exact ages of layers.
Relative dating does not provide exact ages; rather, it establishes a sequence of events and compares the ages of rock layers and fossils based on their relationships to each other. The use of radioactive isotopes is part of absolute dating, which provides more precise age estimates.
