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Earth's Processes: Weathering and Erosion Unit Test
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What would give you the best approximation of the age of the solar system?(1 point)
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the oldest rock on Earth
the oldest rock on Earth

the oldest rocks on the moon
the oldest rocks on the moon

the average age of rocks on Earth
the average age of rocks on Earth

the age of the universe

Answer 1

The best approximation of the age of the solar system would be **the oldest rocks on the moon**. The moon's surface has been less affected by geological processes compared to Earth, allowing scientists to better determine the age of the rocks, which are about 4.4 billion years old. This provides a more accurate indication of the time since the solar system formed, compared to the other options.