When Did Life First Appear on Earth

question 17

Multiple Choice

When did life first appear on Earth?

• A) 14 billion years ago
• B) 400 million years ago
• C) 4.6 billion years ago
• D) 65 million years ago
• E) 3.4 billion years ago

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