Relative dating is used to arrange geological events, and the rocks they leave behind, in a sequence. The method of reading the order is called stratigraphy (layers of rock are called strata). Relative dating does not provide actual numerical dates for the rocks.

How do you relative date a rock?

3:2116:08Geology: Relative Dating of Rocks - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe process of relative dating begins with determining which rocks are event in an area are theMoreThe process of relative dating begins with determining which rocks are event in an area are the oldest.