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

ichliebedich · Answer

The answer is b, for he is comparing the two rocks to find an age relative to the other