Which of the following statements is TRUE? Relative dating tells us how long ago

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Relative dating tells us how long ago something existed.

Disconformities are less common but usually far more conspicuous because the strata on either side are essentially parallel.

Estimates indicate that the North American continent is being lowered at a rate of about 10 centimeters per 1000 years.

Most volcanoes are fed by conduits or pipes

Relative dating tells us how long ago something existed.

Disconformities are less common but usually far more conspicuous because the strata on either side are essentially parallel.

Estimates indicate that the North American continent is being lowered at a rate of about 10 centimeters per 1000 years.

Most volcanoes are fed by conduits or pipes

Explanation / Answer

Relative dating does not provide actual numerical dates for the rocks.

Disconformities are more common than angular unconformities, but usually far less conspicuous because the strata on either side are essentially parallel.

Estimates indicate that the North American continent is being lowered at a rate of about 10 centimeters per 1000 years.(False)

Most volcanoes are fed by conduits or pipes

so the answer is Most volcanoes are fed by conduits or pipes

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