Scientists have been able to date objects from nearly the formation of the Earth using:

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Radiometric dating is the most appropriate method for dating objects as it uses the decay of radioactive isotopes to determine the age of rocks and fossils. This technique has been used to date objects as old as 4.5 billion years, close to the age of the Earth. Homologous features and comparative morphology are useful for determining evolutionary relationships between organisms, but not for dating objects. Genetic clocks are also useful for determining evolutionary relationships, but have limited use in dating objects as they rely on assumptions about mutation rates and inheritance patterns.

Scientists Have Been Able to Date Objects from Nearly the Formation