Question

relative dating means * giving an absolute date determining which rock layers are older or younger without assigning a hard date

Explanation:

Relative dating is a method in geology (a sub - field of Natural Science, specifically Earth Science which is related to Geography in the given Natural Science sub - fields). It focuses on establishing the chronological order of rock layers (strata) or geological events. It does not provide an absolute age (in years) like radiometric (absolute) dating. Instead, it uses principles such as the law of superposition (younger layers are on top of older layers in undisturbed sequences), cross - cutting relationships (a fault or igneous intrusion is younger than the rocks it cuts through), etc. to determine which rock layers are older or younger.

Answer:

determining which rock layers are older or younger without assigning a hard date