The age of Earth is about ________.
A) 2 billion years
B) 4.6 million years
C) 16 million years
D) 4.5 billion years
E) 195 million years

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The best choice is D because it is the only option that correctly states the age of the Earth as estimated by scientists, which is approximately 4.5 billion years old. The other options are incorrect or significantly underestimate the age, with the closest option being B, which is off by several orders of magnitude (millions vs billions).

The Age of Earth Is About ________