In the mid- 1600s, James Ussher determined that Earth was created in 4004 BC based on______ .
A) rates of deposition and erosion of earth materials
B) fossils
C) Biblical passages
D) ancient records from the Egyptians
E) none of the above

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James Ussher determined the age of the Earth based on his interpretation of Biblical passages, specifically the genealogies in the Book of Genesis.

In the Mid- 1600s, James Ussher Determined That Earth Was