A Student Commented, "A Metamorphic Rock Must Have a Greater

question 67

Multiple Choice

A student commented, "A metamorphic rock must have a greater relative age than a sedimentary rock." Is the student using the term "relative age" here in the correct context, and why or why not?

• A) No. Relative age must compare the age of at least three things.
• B) Yes. The ages of the rocks are ordered in relation to each other.
• C) No. Relative age should state a specific number of years in which the event occurred.
• D) Yes, the term is used in the correct context, however knowing how long ago these types of rocks formed would be useful.

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Definitions:

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