Continental rocks, which can be older than 4 billion years, are generally much older than the rocks of the ocean floor, which are less than 200 million years old.

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Derived Statement

Date Created:

2013-04-09

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Next Generation Science Standards

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Yes

Education Level:

9, 10, 11, 12

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Science

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DCI.ESS1.C.9-12.5

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Description en-US: Continental rocks, which can be older than 4 billion years, are generally much older than the rocks of the ocean floor, which are less than 200 million years old.

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English