The process of placing geologic events in a sequential order as established by their position in geologic record is called ________ dating.
A) absolute.
B) numerical.
C) radiometric.
D) relative.
E) none of the above.

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Relative dating is the technique used to determine the sequence of events by examining their placement within the geologic record, without necessarily determining their exact age in years.

The Process of Placing Geologic Events in a Sequential Order