9 Understanding Chronology and Dating Methods

What is relative dating? How does it help archaeologists?

 

What is absolute dating? Name and define 3 types of absolute dating.

 

There are two geological concepts that archaeologists have utilized in the field to approximate the age of artifacts and/or different layers. Name both concepts and explain how they help with relative dating.

 

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