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Principles of Relative Dating: Discussion Questions

The document contains 3 discussion questions submitted by students about the principles of relative dating: 1) Asks about other examples of relative dating principles like the Grand Canyon and what they have in common. 2) Asks if there are situations where relative dating principles don't apply and why. 3) Asks why scientists can't always know exact rock ages, how relative dating is useful, and how it can contribute to determining rock age.

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Principles of Relative Dating: Discussion Questions

The document contains 3 discussion questions submitted by students about the principles of relative dating: 1) Asks about other examples of relative dating principles like the Grand Canyon and what they have in common. 2) Asks if there are situations where relative dating principles don't apply and why. 3) Asks why scientists can't always know exact rock ages, how relative dating is useful, and how it can contribute to determining rock age.

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Principles of Relative Dating

Discussion Questions

These sample discussion questions were submitted by students. They can be used as part of a
class discussion, as an essay topic, or as a student project idea.

 The Grand Canyon is an excellent example of the principles of relative dating. Can you
find others? If so, what do they share in common with the Grand Canyon? – submitted
by Vikram Sivaraja

 Are there any situations in which the principles of relative dating don't hold true? When?
Why is this? – submitted by Helena Abbott

 Why can't scientists always know the exact age of rocks? Why is relative dating useful,
and how might it contribute to finding a rock's age? – submitted by Audrey Flower

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