Question

what is the concept of relative dating?

studying the chemical composition of rocks
analyzing the hardness of rocks
comparing the age of different rocks
determining the exact age of a rock

Answer 1

The concept of relative dating refers to **comparing the age of different rocks** to understand their chronological sequence. Rather than providing an exact age, relative dating allows geologists to determine which rocks are older or younger relative to each other based on their positions in rock layers (stratigraphy), fossil content, and other geological features. This approach helps establish a timeline of geological events and the history of the Earth's surface.