A scientist is determining the age of a rock by comparing their position to other rock layers. By doing this, the scientist is determining ____________.
the date the rock was formed
the relative age of the rock
the absolute age of the rock
the level of radioactive isotope decay in the rock

Question

A scientist is determining the age of a rock by comparing their position to other rock layers.  By doing this, the scientist is determining ____________. 
       the date the rock was formed
       the relative age of the rock
       the absolute age of the rock
       the level of radioactive isotope decay in the rock

oreolover4876 · Answer

Well its not the absolute age of the rock, since no one can find exactly when thats done 
and it cant be the date the rock was formed since that goes along with absolute age.
I believethey are finding the relative age of the rock

oreolover4876 · Answer

Imma go eat dinner right now but ill be back in like thirty.