Which of the Following Is an Example of an Age-Relationship

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an age-relationship based on relative dating?

• A)The Tonto Group in the Grand Canyon formed during the Paleozoic era.
• B)The Grand Canyon's Vishnu Schist is from the Precambrian.
• C)The Coconino Sandstone of the Grand Canyon is younger than the Hermit Shale.
• D)Clovis points have been dated at 11,000 years old in North America.
• E)Fossil records show flowering plants developed during the Cretaceous.

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