While examining layers of rock, a geologist states, The sandstone is older than the limestone. What has the geologist determined? the absolute ages of the rock layers the relative ages of the rock layers the half-lives of elements within the rock layers the specific-lives of elements within the rock layers

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While examining layers of rock, a geologist states, The sandstone is older than the limestone. What has the geologist determined? the absolute ages of the rock layers the relative ages of the rock layers the half-lives of elements within the rock layers the specific-lives of elements within the rock layers

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Ruth Mcneil · Answer 1

The answer to the question presented above would be 'the relative ages of the rock layers'. While examining layers of rock, a geologist states that he sandstone is older than the limestone. The geologist has determined the relative ages of the rock layers.