By applying the law of superposition _________dates can be determined.
A)conventional
B)relative
C)radiometric
D)both relative and radiometric

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The law of superposition is a principle of relative dating, which states that in a sequence of sedimentary rock layers, the oldest layer is at the bottom and the youngest layer is at the top. By observing the order and position of rock layers, relative dates can be determined. Radiometric dating, on the other hand, uses the decay of radioactive isotopes to determine the age of a rock or fossil, which is not based on the position within a rock sequence. Therefore, the best choice is B, which indicates that relative dates can be determined by applying the law of superposition.

By Applying the Law of Superposition _________Dates Can Be Determined