Multiple choice

How old is the Earth?

  1. 1776 (Merica!)

  2. 2 billion years old

  3. 4.6 billion years old

  4. 2,000 years old

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Scientific consensus, based on radiometric dating of meteorite material and the oldest known Earth and Moon rocks, places the age of the Earth at approximately 4.54 to 4.6 billion years. The other options are either historical years, far too young, or humorous distractors.