BR 3/12

What is the main purpose of relative dating?

• To determine the exact age of rocks

• To place events in the order they occurred

• To measure the decay of radioactive isotopes

• To provide a specific date range for an object

Which method provides a specific age or date range for an object?

• Relative dating

• Radiometric dating

• Absolute dating

• Layer examination

What technique is used in absolute dating to measure the decay of radioactive isotopes?

• Layer examination

• Radiometric dating

• Fossil analysis

• Relative dating

Why are both relative and absolute dating methods important?

• They help in predicting future geological events

• They are used to create new elements

• They are crucial for understanding Earth's history

• They help in identifying new species