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This document discusses methods for dating rocks. Absolute dating determines the actual age of a rock through radioactive decay, while relative dating determines the order of geological events by examining rock layers. Relative dating uses principles like superposition, original horizontality, cross-cutting relationships, and inclusion to sequence rock layers based on their position and features. Absolute dating provides specific numerical ages.
- Author
- Andreana Amor Gulay
- Language
- EN