Which scientist used a mathematical model and the rate of Earth's cooling to calculate that the age of the Earth must be 20-400 million years old?
A) James Hutton
B) John Joly
C) James Ussher
D) Charles Lyell
E) Lord Kelvin

Question

Which scientist used a mathematical model and the rate of Earth's cooling to calculate that the age of the Earth must be 20-400 million years old?
A) James  Hutton
B) John  Joly
C) James  Ussher
D) Charles  Lyell
E) Lord Kelvin

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lord Kelvin used a mathematical model and the rate of Earth's cooling to calculate that the age of the Earth must be between 20 and 400 million years old.

Which Scientist Used a Mathematical Model and the Rate of Earth's