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What is the difference between relative and radiometric dating and why is radiometric dating more accurate? SCIENCE

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Relative age is the age of a rock layer (or the fossils it contains) compared to other layers. It can be determined by looking at the position of rock layers. Absolute age is the numeric age of a layer of rocks or fossils. Absolute age can be determined by using radiometric dating.

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