From Meteorite and Lunar Rock Samples, Astronomers Have Determined the Age

question 56

Multiple Choice

From meteorite and lunar rock samples, astronomers have determined the age of the Solar System to be ____.

• A) 4.6 million years
• B) 10 million years
• C) 2.4 billion years
• D) 4.6 billion years
• E) 8.4 billion years

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Definitions:

Gorillas

Large primates native to African forests, known for their complex social structures and intelligence.

Tarsiers

Small, nocturnal primates with large eyes and very long hind limbs, native to Southeast Asia, known for their ability to make remarkable vertical leaps.

Suborder

A rank in the biological classification that is below order and above family, used in the classification of animals and plants.

Supraorbital Ridges

Bony ridges located above the eye sockets of many vertebrates, which can serve as sites for muscle attachment and protection for the eyes.