Which Method of Correlation Is Most Reliable for Determining Age

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which method of correlation is most reliable for determining age equivalence among bodies of rock that are physically separated by vast distances?

• A) lithologic correlation
• B) fossil correlation
• C) inclusion correlation
• D) unconformity correlation

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