Relative Age

Real World Example

Imagine trying to determine which of two pairs of shoes is older when you can't remember exactly when you bought them. This situation is similar to the concept of relative age, where instead of knowing exact dates, we compare objects or events to see which came first. Just like you might compare the wear and tear on the shoes to guess which one you've had longer, scientists use clues from their surroundings to establish which object or event is older than the other, even if they don’t know the specific age.