If horizontal layers of sedimentary rock have a vertical fault running through them, how might a geologist use relative dating to determine when the fault occurred ? Could scientists use absolute dating as well ? Why or why not ?

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

A geologist might use relative dating to determine when the fault occurred by observing index fossils used in each layer and perform carbon dating on the fossils to find out relatively how old that layer of rock is.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you . :)

anonymous · Answer

yep