The Age of the Solar System Can Be Established by Radioactive

question 170

Multiple Choice

The age of the solar system can be established by radioactive dating of

• A) the oldest rocks on Earth.
• B) the oldest rocks on the Moon.
• C) the oldest meteorites.
• D) the atmosphere of Mars.
• E) It hasn't been done yet, but the age of the solar system could be obtained from a sample of Io's surface.

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