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What is the estimated age of the Earth as of today?

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700 million years
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4.5 billion years
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3.8 billion years
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300 million years
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Solution

The correct option is B 4.5 billion years
The Earth is estimated to be around 4.5 billion years old. Thus, the formation of the Himalayas can be considered a recent event in the geological timeline.

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