Explanation Given Info: The rocks which are useful in helping to determine the age of the Earth. Explanation: The age of Earth is about 4.56 billion years. There are three major pieces of evidence to support the age of Earth. (1)The age of Earth rocks: It is possible to put absolute dates on many metamorphic and igneous rocks by using radiometric dating. (2)The age of meteorites: Meteorite formed at the same time as the Earth at about 4.56 billion years. (3)The age of Moon rocks: The rocks from the lunar highlands are the oldest materials brought back from the Moon

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