Approximate age of Earth
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The question is asking for an estimate of the age of the Earth, which is a well-established scientific fact that can be answered with a specific numerical estimate based on geological and astronomical evidence.
Answer
4.54 billion years
The final answer is 4.54 billion years
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 4.54 billion years
More Information
The age of the Earth is determined using radiometric age dating of meteorite material and is based on the age of the oldest known rocks.
Tips
One common mistake is confusing the age of the Earth with the age of the Universe, which is about 13.8 billion years.
Sources
- Age of Earth - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- How Did Scientists Calculate the Age of Earth? - education.nationalgeographic.org
- How old is Earth? Our world's surprising age, explained - sciencefocus.com
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