Use the Lettered Phrases Below to Correctly Compare and Contrast

question 40

Multiple Choice

Use the lettered phrases below to correctly compare and contrast relative and radiometric dating by selecting the answer choice that correctly identifies the characteristics of each.
i.Can be used to arrange fossils in the correct sequence from oldest to youngest.
II.Can provide an estimate of the absolute age of the fossils.
III.Can be used on all fossils,regardless of the type of rock in which they are found.

• A) Only I applies to relative dating; only II and III apply to radiometric dating.
• B) Only I and III apply to relative dating; only II and III apply to radiometric dating.
• C) Only I and III apply to relative dating; only I and II apply to radiometric dating.
• D) Only I applies to relative dating; only II applies to radiometric dating.
• E) All three characteristics apply to both relative and radiometric dating.