Multiple choice

What is the approximate age of the earth?

  1. 3.8 billion years

  2. 4.2 billion years

  3. 4.6 billion years

  4. 4.8 billion years
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Scientific consensus, based on radiometric dating of meteorite material and the oldest known Earth and lunar samples, places the age of the Earth at approximately 4.54 billion years.

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