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There are many ways in which fossils can tell us about the changing surface of earth.
Fossils such as ammonites, jelly fish and fish have been found high in mountains. These species almost definitely were marine animals. If you assume that no "higher being" put them there to confuse us, then you have to conclude that the rock must have been at the bottom of the sea at some point and been pushed up to become the mountains.
You can also use distribution of fossils to tell how the continents have moved.
Examples of a small crocodile like creature named Mesosaurus have been found in Brazil and South America suggesting that during the Permian period (299 - 251 million years ago) they were connected. Another example is the mammal-like-reptile Lystrosaurus. Examples dating from about 250 million years ago were found in Antarctica, South Africa and India.
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∙ 11y agoFossil records tell us what plants and animal lived in what areas throughout history. They show us that the planet has gone through at least five warming and cooling cycles similar to the current we are in.
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∙ 13y agoThere is a fossil of a creature that is similar to a woodlouse, only bigger. A type of this fossil can be found in both England and Scotland BUT there is a slight difference between these fossils. We know the earth's surface has changed over time because only the woodlouse fossil found in Scotland matches the one found on the east-coast of America, meaning Scotland and America must have been joined at one point.
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∙ 9y agoIt shows us that CO2 levels were much higher in the past and that the climate did just fine. By burring fossil fuels we are just returning CO2 to the atmosphere that was once in the atmosphere. Thus it is a good thing.
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What does fossil evidence show about Earth's climate?
The fossil evidence shows that the Earth's climate before had high levels of carbon dioxide. The plants that evolved consumed this carbon dioxide out of the air and formed oxygen, coal, limestone, and other fuels.
What does the fossil record show about how life has change over time?
The fossil record shows that there was many different species that were here on Earth millions of years ago and are now extinct. It also provides evidence about the past climate or whether the fossil was found in a shallow bay, and ocean bottom, or a freshwater swamp. Next time, don't ask wiki for answers to your homework. Do it yourself. ;)
Why are magnet patterns important evidence for plate tectonics?
magnetic rocks on the ocean floor show that the Earths magnetic field has been frequently reversed forming new sea floor.
How do sun spots and solar flares show evidence for climate change?
They don't. Climate change occurs on the Earth. Sun spots and solar flares occur on the Sun. The Sun heating up could cause a climate change on the Earth, but sunspots and solar flares don't really have much to do with that.
How does the change in length of fossilized horse teeth show evidence of earth's changing climate?
The horse's teeth will have distinctive wear patterns depending on what his diet is. From this sicentists get a good idea what the horse had been eating, as plants are subject to weather changes and climate.
What does fossil evidence show about Earth's climate?
The fossil evidence shows that the Earth's climate before had high levels of carbon dioxide. The plants that evolved consumed this carbon dioxide out of the air and formed oxygen, coal, limestone, and other fuels.
How do sediments deposited in the ocean basins record the history of Earths climate and climate change?
I have the same question!! Well, these things show earth's geological history because they show the climate changes in the past and organisms that lived in different environments. Rocks change over time due to a series of events, showing evidence of things that once happened on Earth. They are very important to science!
Is fossil evidence used for the Theory of Evolution?
Fossils can be used as evidence for evolution because they can show the development of a species over a long period of time.
What does the fossil record show about how life has change over time?
The fossil record shows that there was many different species that were here on Earth millions of years ago and are now extinct. It also provides evidence about the past climate or whether the fossil was found in a shallow bay, and ocean bottom, or a freshwater swamp. Next time, don't ask wiki for answers to your homework. Do it yourself. ;)
How does Josiah Strong show that he supports the theory of evolution?
There is strong support for the theory of evolution due to fossils that have been found by archeologists. The fossil records show evidence of evolution over billions of years.
What kind of fossil is a footprint?
Dinosaur footprints are called trace fossils because they show evidence of animal activity. Worm holes and burrows can also be fossilized, falling into the 'trace fossil' category.
How did climate make the Harappan civilization successful?
The area used to have ample water and a river to irrigate crops. When the climate changed, many people moved. There is other evidence to show that there were some violent times and there was evidence that a significant number of people had leprosy.
How fossil provide evidence that evolution has taken place?
Fossils show evidence of evolution by showing a picture to the past and through some methods how DNA of one animal may be similar to that of a modern animal.
Fossil that show how long dead animals change their environment?
trace fossil
What kind of fossil is a dinosaur's footprint?
Dinosaur footprints are called trace fossils because they show evidence of animal activity. Worm holes and burrows can also be fossilized, falling into the 'trace fossil' category.
Why are magnet patterns important evidence for plate tectonics?
magnetic rocks on the ocean floor show that the Earths magnetic field has been frequently reversed forming new sea floor.
Does evidence support both punctuated equilibrium and gradualism?
Evidence supports a model in which periods of relative stability are punctuated by short periods of rapid (relatively speaking) change. It could, theoretically, be possible for evolution to proceed in a gradual manner. However, mathematical modelling and fossil evidence show that punctuated equilibrium is the norm.
