To find the age of Earth, scientists typically date rocks from anywhere in the solar system, but particularly from outside Earth, as old rocks on Earth tend to be destroyed. This approach allows scientists to study ancient materials that can provide insights into the early history of the Earth and the solar system.
To find the age of Earth, what do scientists do?(1 point)
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Date rocks on Earth, as each planet was formed at a different time.
Date rocks on Earth, as each planet was formed at a different time.
Date rocks from anywhere in the universe, as all objects in the universe were formed at about the same time.
Date rocks from anywhere in the universe, as all objects in the universe were formed at about the same time.
Date rocks from anywhere in the solar system, but particularly from outside Earth, as old rocks on Earth tend to be destroyed.
Date rocks from anywhere in the solar system, but particularly from outside Earth, as old rocks on Earth tend to be destroyed.
Date rocks on the moon or meteorites but not from planets, since planets have subduction zones.
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