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QuizMultiple Choice

Relative Dating

Question 10 of 10 • 2026-2027 TPS Earth Science w/ Mrs. Nitollama

Which is the first step that geologists must do to compare rock layers at distant locations?

Answer
A
find the absolute age of rocks at both locations
B
compare a layer at one location to layers at other locations
C
identify index fossils in one or more layers at one location
D
collect fossils from different locations to study the organisms’ lifestyles