The oldest known rock found on Earth is dated at

A. over 4 billion years old.
B. 500 million years old.
C. 1 million years old.


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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True False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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