...relative and absolute dating methods. Relative dating places events in order of their occurrence, while absolute dating provides specific ages in years using techniques like radiometric dating.
Carbon dating is an absolute joke. It is entirely dependent on assumptions about the Earth’s atmosphere and cosmic rays in ancient times, which we have no way of knowing. It also only dates back about 50,000 even if it is accurate.I have heard carbon dating does not work on rocks. Seems logical. They use organic material in close proximity to the rocks. Or in the rocks.