Question
why are meteorites used to determine earths absolute age?
because they are formed after earth
because they are older than earth
because they are the same age as earth
because they contain unique minerials
because they are formed after earth
because they are older than earth
because they are the same age as earth
because they contain unique minerials
Answers
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Meteorites are used to determine Earth's absolute age primarily because **they are older than Earth**.
Meteorites, specifically chondrites, are believed to be remnants from the early solar system that formed around the same time as the planets, including Earth, which is approximately 4.6 billion years ago. By studying the isotopic compositions of these meteorites, scientists can establish a reliable estimate of the age of the solar system and, by extension, the Earth itself. This makes meteorites a valuable tool in understanding the chronological framework of Earth’s formation.
Meteorites, specifically chondrites, are believed to be remnants from the early solar system that formed around the same time as the planets, including Earth, which is approximately 4.6 billion years ago. By studying the isotopic compositions of these meteorites, scientists can establish a reliable estimate of the age of the solar system and, by extension, the Earth itself. This makes meteorites a valuable tool in understanding the chronological framework of Earth’s formation.