Question

select the statements that are true concerning relative and absolute dating.
relative dating can tell older or younger sedimentary layers but not assign an actual date
absolute dating can tell older or younger sedimentary layers but not assign an actual date
radiometric dating is a method of relative dating
law of superposition is a principle used in relative dating
k - 40 to ar - 40 is an absolute dating technique
faunal succession is an absolute dating method
other

Explanation:

• Relative dating focuses on the order of geological events (older/younger) without giving an exact age. The Law of Superposition (in undisturbed sedimentary layers, lower layers are older) is a key principle in relative dating.
• Absolute dating (like K - 40 to Ar - 40 radiometric dating) aims to assign a numerical age to a rock or fossil.
• Radiometric dating (e.g., K - 40 to Ar - 40) is an absolute dating method, not relative. Faunal Succession (fossil succession in rock layers) is a principle in relative dating, not absolute.

Answer:

• Relative dating can tell older or younger sedimentary layers but not assign an actual date.
• Law of Superposition is a principle used in relative dating.
• K - 40 to Ar - 40 is an absolute dating technique.