Why it is difficult for scientists to locate the oldest rocks on Earth?(1 point)

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Lava flow from volcanoes buries the old rocks.
Lava flow from volcanoes buries the old rocks.

Rocks are constantly eroded by weather.
Rocks are constantly eroded by weather.

Rocks are broken down into smaller pieces over time.
Rocks are broken down into smaller pieces over time.

The oldest rocks can only be found at the Earth's inner core

Answer 1

The most accurate response is:

Rocks are constantly eroded by weather.

This erosion, along with tectonic activity, can remove or alter older rocks, making them difficult to locate. The other options do not accurately represent the challenges involved in finding the oldest rocks on Earth.