When was the Earth formed?

4.5 Billion years ago

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Solution

The correct option is A 4.5 Billion years ago
Earth was formed 4.5 billion years ago from the same nebula cloud of gas and dust that formed the Sun and the other planets. Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the only object in the Universe known to harbor life. It has a natural satellite- Moon and revolves around the Sun in 365 days

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