Dating Methods

Question 1

Relative Dating

Answer 1

Based on soil layers, deeper layers are older

Question 2

Stratigraphy

Answer 2

Study of layers to determine artifact sequence

Question 3

Absolute Dating

Answer 3

Scientific dating methods to determine exact age

Question 4

Carbon Dating

Answer 4

Measures decay of atoms, effective up to 50,000 years.

Question 5

Thermoluminescence:

Answer 5

Uses heat and light to date artifacts