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 correct response is:

Rocks are constantly eroded by weather.

This is because weathering and erosion can remove or alter the surface layers of rock, making it difficult to find the oldest rocks that may be buried or destroyed over time.