Relative Dating

Relative dating explained in an easy to understand way:

Relative Dating Simple Definition
Relative Dating Definition

Imagine trying to organize a stack of old family photos without any dates on them. Just like sorting these photos by observing the changes in hairstyles, clothing, and the age of people in them, relative dating involves comparing the layers of fossils or rocks to determine their age order. The way you identify a younger-looking version of a relative in one photo and an older version in another is akin to how scientists use the position and characteristics of fossils within rock layers to figure out which is older, helping them piece together the history of life on Earth.

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Relative Dating Definition

Relative Dating: A method of comparing fossils or rocks to determine which is older relative dating. Relative dating is figuring out the age of fossils or rocks based on their position in layers, with deeper layers being older.