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How old is Earth?
How old is Earth?
- 10.5 billion years old
- 1.5 billion years old
- 4.5 billion years old (correct)
- 7.5 billion years old
What are the four stages of Earth's evolution mentioned in the text?
What are the four stages of Earth's evolution mentioned in the text?
- 1. Formation, 2. Erosion, 3. Volcanism, 4. Weathering
- 1. Differentiation, 2. Cratering, 3. Flooding, 4. Slow surface evolution (correct)
- 1. Accretion, 2. Eruption, 3. Erosion, 4. Subduction
- 1. Melting, 2. Freezing, 3. Condensation, 4. Evaporation
Why don't we see craters on Earth like on the Moon?
Why don't we see craters on Earth like on the Moon?
- Because Earth is further away from space debris than the Moon
- Because Earth has a thicker atmosphere than the Moon
- Because Earth is much older than the Moon
- Because Earth has more geological activity than the Moon (correct)
What is the main reason we cannot directly see Earth's interior?
What is the main reason we cannot directly see Earth's interior?
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What is one of the topics mentioned in the text that will be covered in this chapter?
What is one of the topics mentioned in the text that will be covered in this chapter?
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When did Earth form?
When did Earth form?
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What are the four stages of Earth's evolution?
What are the four stages of Earth's evolution?
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Why don't we see craters on Earth like on the Moon?
Why don't we see craters on Earth like on the Moon?
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What is one of the topics mentioned in this chapter?
What is one of the topics mentioned in this chapter?
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How do we study Earth's interior?
How do we study Earth's interior?
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