Question

Using the location and depth of where a fossil is found to estimate age is called (4 points)

a
radioactive dating

b
the law of superposition

c
index fossils

d
the geologic time

Answer 1

Answer:

option c index fuel

Answer 2

A radioactive dating is a technique that is used to date materials such as rocks or carbon.

Explanation:

• The age of an fossils are can be determined by the radioactive dating.
• A radioactive dating is a technique that is used to date materials such as rocks or carbon.
• It traces the radioactive impurities that were selectively incorporated when they were formed.
• The radioactive decay was first published in 1907.
• It was introduced by the Bertram Boltwood.
• Hence, the option (a) is correct.