The Hydrogen and Helium in Our Solar System Were Created

question 107

Multiple Choice

The hydrogen and helium in our solar system were created from subatomic particles about ____________ years ago.

• A)14 billion
• B)10.5 billion
• C)7.0 billion
• D)4.5 billion

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