Relative Dating Uses ________ to Estimate How Old a Fossil

question 26

Multiple Choice

Relative dating uses ________ to estimate how old a fossil is.

• A) radioactive isotopes
• B) a molecular clock
• C) structural features
• D) depth within rock layers
• E) embryonic structures

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Definitions:

Financial Statements

Formal records of the financial activities and position of a business, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

Accounting System

A structured process of collecting, recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions of a business or individual.

Accrual Basis of Accounting

An accounting method where income and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when the cash transactions occur.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenue is recorded when cash is received, and expenses are recorded when cash is paid out.