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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| relative age | the age of an event or object in relation to other events or objects |
| disturbed layers | igneous rocks from cooling magma can cut through sedimentary layers |
| index fossils | offer clues about age of rock |
| radioactive dating | radioactive materials break down at the same rate |
| half-life | the rate of change of a radioactive element is measured in half-lives |