Where the fossil was from,what the fossil was,and how old the fossil is.
how old the fossil is.
Those types of fossils are called index fossils.
Edward Suess
First step would be relative-dating: examining the new unit in the context of known rocks above and below it. Then look for correlative formations & fossils elsewhere.
geologist
Do you mean the first time? Fossils have been found for a long time. Even you can find one anytime at specific locations. Ask a geologist.
In what ways are fossils useful to geologist?
to date a rock layer and other fossils within that layer
Those types of fossils are called index fossils.
Edward Suess
going on an archeological expedition in search of fossils
First step would be relative-dating: examining the new unit in the context of known rocks above and below it. Then look for correlative formations & fossils elsewhere.
Geologist look for rocks that have been in the earth.Geo in in geologist means earth.Geologist also may look for fossils from dinosaurs millions of years ago.
geologist
Do you mean the first time? Fossils have been found for a long time. Even you can find one anytime at specific locations. Ask a geologist.
it lets sicnetist knwo where fossils are located ; where they can find fossils to burn it down
Absolute dating is a radioactive isotope the geologist can use to learn the exact age of the rock.
Strictly speaking these are two differing types of scientists. Petrologists study rocks and paleontologists study fossils. However both these disciplines are covered in the broader training of a geologist.