Introduction
According to the scientists, the earth is estimated to be about 4.55 billion years in age. This estimation is based on different assumptions and evidence carried out from specific parts of the earth. The scientists used three methods to come up with the actual age of the Earth. This paper will highlight how scientists established the actual age of the earth and all the assumptions that were made.
Methods Used to Estimate the Actual Age of the Earth
Radiometric Dating Method The scientists also used the knowledge of half-life and the decaying element concentration to estimate the age of the sampled rocks, which translate to the age of the ...
