Question

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

Explanation:

Relative dating focuses on the chronological order of geological features (like rock layers) by comparing their ages, not assigning specific numerical dates (which is absolute dating). The first option describes absolute dating, while the second matches the definition of relative dating.

Answer:

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