To study earth's interior, geologist often rely on indirect methods such as evidence from seismic waves, not fossils.
No. Fossils tell us about what was living at or near the earths surface in the past, they do not tell us about the Earth's interior. When studying the Earth's interior, geologists look at micro gravity variations (which tell us about density differences in deep rocks), magnetic variations (which tell us a bit about the deep rocks composition) and most importantly seismic records (which tell us about the physical properties of the deep rocks). We also look for deep rocks that have been brought to the surface during the collision of continents (the roots of mountains) and volcanic events (such as diamond pipes).
they find the hard part of the fossil
Index fossils are very important to geologists because they identify geological. The fossil snail is a particularly difficult animal to study.
The preserved remains of animals of evidence of their existence are Fossils Fosssils that provide evidence about the past are called trace fossils.
Fossils provide information about past environmental conditions. Fossils that provide indirect (proxy) information on past environmental conditions are called paleo-indicators. Certain types of plants, for example, require specific temperature and moisture conditions in order to thrive
no they use seismic waves
No. Fossils tell us about what was living at or near the earths surface in the past, they do not tell us about the Earth's interior. When studying the Earth's interior, geologists look at micro gravity variations (which tell us about density differences in deep rocks), magnetic variations (which tell us a bit about the deep rocks composition) and most importantly seismic records (which tell us about the physical properties of the deep rocks). We also look for deep rocks that have been brought to the surface during the collision of continents (the roots of mountains) and volcanic events (such as diamond pipes).
Index Fossils
Index Fossils
Fossils help geologists discover new species. Fossils also explain and show the age of the specimen and change in life forms.
In what ways are fossils useful to geologist?
they find the hard part of the fossil
Geologists use the geologic column to classify layers of rocks and fossils that make up the Earth's crust.
Geologists use the geologic column to classify layers of rocks and fossils that make up the Earth's crust.
biochemical evidence anatomical evidence fossils vestigial structure embryological evidence
Index fossils are very important to geologists because they identify geological. The fossil snail is a particularly difficult animal to study.
Fossils can be dated within a broad range by studied amateurs, geologists, and paleontologists. Absolute dating within a narrow time range is the domain of paleontologists and some geologists, scientists with access to specific information, knowledge, and equipment.