Stratigraphy Is a Technique of Relative Dating, and It Depends

question 65

Multiple Choice

Stratigraphy is a technique of relative dating, and it depends on ________.

• A) assumptions that what is deeper is older
• B) the extent of site disturbance
• C) geographic location of specimens
• D) specimen condition

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