Chapter 11: Problem 2
What reasons are there to believe that Earth was pelted by vast numbers of meteorites early in its history?
Chapter 11: Problem 2
What reasons are there to believe that Earth was pelted by vast numbers of meteorites early in its history?
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What are stromatolites? From what we know of their formation today, why might we expect them to have been present early in Earth's history?
Why might we expect Earth to be nearly the same age as its moon and the material that forms meteorites?
What types of sedimentary rocks were rare in the Archean Eon? What does this suggest about the nature of cratons during Archean time?
What is a Precambrian shield? Where is one located in North America?
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