Which of the following is NOT an example of an age -relationship based on absolute dating?
A)The Coconino formation in the Grand Canyon is older than the Kaibab formation.
B)The Vishnu schist at the bottom of the Grand Canyon is 2 billion years old.
C)The oldest known rocks on Earth are 3.96 billion years old.
D)The dinosaurs became extinct 65 million years ago.

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Absolute dating provides a specific age or date range for an object or event, often using radiometric techniques. Option A describes a relative dating method, which determines the order of events without providing a specific age.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Example of an Age