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What are some factors that can make it difficult to determine which rocks in a rock

column are older or younger

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Answer:

Movements along faults can make it harder for geologists to determine the relative ages of rock layers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The absolute age of a sample is its age in years. This method of determining absolute age is called radiometric dating, and it involves the decay, or breakdown, of radioactive elements. Using radiometric dating, scientists can determine the actual age of a rock.

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