Which of the following is an example of an age-relationship based on relative dating?
A)The Tonto Group in the Grand Canyon formed during the Paleozoic era.
B)The Grand Canyon's Vishnu Schist is from the Precambrian.
C)The Coconino Sandstone of the Grand Canyon is younger than the Hermit Shale.
D)Clovis points have been dated at 11,000 years old in North America.
E)Fossil records show flowering plants developed during the Cretaceous.

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Relative dating is when rocks or fossils are compared to each other to determine their relative ages. Choice C provides an example of two rock formations (Coconino Sandstone and Hermit Shale) that can be compared to determine which one is older and which one is younger.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Age-Relationship