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∙ 9y agoHuman fossils have been found in coal before including a jawbone of a child obtained in coal in Tuscany in 1958.
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Why there are no human fossils in coal?
Coal fossils formation begin about 60 million to 290 million years ago (before human existence) therefore no human fossils are found in coal.
In what type of sedimentary rock do you think might find fossils?
Most likely, fossils are found in shale, limestone, sandstone, coal, and chert.
Why aren't there any human fossils in coal?
Dinosaurs (the ones that became coal) were living before humans (or most mammals for that matter) were ever around.
What rock form may contain fossils?
it can be sedimentary rocks
Are rocks that have fossils in them are usually formed from animals?
No. Fossils can be animal, plant, or other things (like footprints or coprolites). Coal, for instance, is mostly plant matter and has lots of 'fossils' in it.
Why there are no human fossils in coal?
Coal fossils formation begin about 60 million to 290 million years ago (before human existence) therefore no human fossils are found in coal.
Where can carbon fossils be found?
Coal and shale.
What sedimentary rock often has fossils?
Paleontologists are looking for fossils in sedimentary rock.
How do you get petroleum products?
you get petroleum from compressed coal or fossils found inside of the earth
How you get petroleum products?
you get petroleum from compressed coal or fossils found inside of the earth
What type of rocks have fossils found in them?
Fossils are nearly always found in some type of sedimentary rock. Limestone is a sedimentary rock which very commonly contains fossils, as is coal.
In what type of sedimentary rock do you think might find fossils?
Most likely, fossils are found in shale, limestone, sandstone, coal, and chert.
Why aren't there any human fossils in coal?
Dinosaurs (the ones that became coal) were living before humans (or most mammals for that matter) were ever around.
Is coal a trace fossils?
coal is not a trace fossil
What is the difference between chalk and coal?
Chalk is a rock composed of animal fossils and coal is a rock composed of plant fossils.
What are some examples of non fossils?
Non-examples of fossils can include but not limited to:•A seashell found on the beach•A piece of driftwood•A footprint that your dog left yesterday
Why isn't uranium a fossil fuel?
It isn't from fossils, Oil and coal are from ancient fossils that changed into coal and oil over time
