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What are the differences and similarities between radiometric dating and relative dating?

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Relative dating is based on other items found near the fossil, while radiometric dating is based on the fossil itself.
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User Erick Ramirez
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Answer:

Relative Dating method- determining the relative age of a fossil/rock.

Radioactive Dating method- determining the absolute age of the fossil/rock.

Step-by-step explanation:

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