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Where are the earliest fossils found?
In undisturbed strata, the oldest fossils will be the deepest from the surface.
When digging in rock where can the oldest fossils be found?
the oldest fossils can be found the deepest in the ground. in other words, the deeper the fossil, the older it is (unless something has happened to the ground, such as an earthquake etc.)
Are fossils young compared to the age of the Earth?
The oldest fossils found are considered to be from the late Archean period which ended 2500 million years ago. By contrast, the Earth is believed to be 4500 million years old. So, though both dates are amazingly old, the Earth is definitely older than the fossils.
What is the age of the oldest cyanobacteria fossil found?
The oldest known cyanobacteria fossils are known as stromatolites and fossils have been found that date back 2.72 billion years old. More recent discoveries however suggest that cyanobacteria may date back as far as 3.5 billion years into Earth's past.
How old are the oldest fossils of bacteria?
Stromatolites have been dated back to as far as 3.4 billion years ago, and are amongst the oldest known fossils found on Earth. Stromatolites are still present today, and can be found in very salty lakes, and marine lagoons.
Where was the oldest Fossil found?
The oldest humanoid fossils were all found in Africa.
What continent have the oldest fossils been found?
Africa
Where are the earliest fossils found?
In undisturbed strata, the oldest fossils will be the deepest from the surface.
Why are the oldest fossils often found very deep in the ground?
because over time the earth bilds up covering the rock
What continental have oldest fossils been found?
a dinosaurs tooth
When digging in rock where can the oldest fossils be found?
the oldest fossils can be found the deepest in the ground. in other words, the deeper the fossil, the older it is (unless something has happened to the ground, such as an earthquake etc.)
Are fossils young compared to the age of the Earth?
The oldest fossils found are considered to be from the late Archean period which ended 2500 million years ago. By contrast, the Earth is believed to be 4500 million years old. So, though both dates are amazingly old, the Earth is definitely older than the fossils.
Most early hominid fossils have been found in?
The oldest humanoid fossils were all found in Africa.
Was a women fossil found to be the oldest?
No. Trilobite fossils are much older.
In the grand canyon the oldest fossils are found?
in the lowest layers of rock
What does it mean when you say that australia is the oldest of the continents?
That it is upon this Continent that the oldest fossils or other geological specimens are found.
Where are fossils found on earth?
In rocks in most parts of the Earth.
