The oldest objects in the solar system whose age has been measured are:
A)the Moon rocks brought back by the Apollo astronauts.
B)rocks from the Canadian shield of North America.
C)the large satellites of the jovian planets.
D)meteorites.

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Meteorites are the oldest objects in the solar system that have been dated, with some dating back 4.56 billion years. The age of the Moon rocks brought back by the Apollo astronauts and the rocks from the Canadian shield are also around the same age, but the age of meteorites has been more accurately measured. The large satellites of the jovian planets are not as old as the meteorites since they are believed to have formed from material left over from the formation of the planets.

The Oldest Objects in the Solar System Whose Age Has