Question

question 8(multiple choice worth 3 points)
(03.01 lc)
which of the following methods estimates geologic events by comparing the objects to the layer of earth they were discovered in?
fossil dating
geologic dating
radioactive dating
relative dating

Explanation:

Relative dating is a method that estimates geologic events by comparing the objects to the layer of Earth they were discovered in. It focuses on the order of events rather than the exact age. Fossil dating is a type of relative dating but the term here is too specific. Geologic dating is a broad term. Radioactive dating is about using radioactive isotopes to find the absolute age.

Answer:

Relative dating