Relative Ages Expressed on the Geologic Time Scale Primarily Resulted

question 54

Multiple Choice

Relative ages expressed on the geologic time scale primarily resulted from the study of

• A) fossil content and spatial relationships among igneous rocks.
• B) fossil content and spatial relationships among sedimentary rocks.
• C) radiometric dating of igneous rocks.
• D) radiometric dating of sedimentary rocks.

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