The Earliest Forms of Life on Earth Are Found in Rocks

question 10

Multiple Choice

The earliest forms of life on Earth are found in rocks that are estimated to be

• A)1 million years old.
• B)4 million years old.
• C)1 billion years old.
• D)3.5 billion years old.
• E)4.6 billion years old.

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