Earth formed as gravity gathered material around the young Sun. Rocks, oceans and living things belong to a much later chapter than the early universe.
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Earth takes shape
About 4.5 billion years ago
Earth formed as gravity gathered material around the young Sun. Rocks, oceans and living things belong to a much later chapter than the early universe.
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