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we need to study rocks because it gives us important information about the origin of the earth by the use of fosills

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What branch of science includes the study of rocks and fossils?

Geology is the branch of science that includes the study of rocks, while paleontology is the branch that focuses on the study of fossils.


What is a specialist in the study of rocks fossils and earth layer?

people who specialize in rock fossils are called paleontologists


Why study geology?

To know all about rocks and fossils and their rock cycle.


What is a scientist called who studies rocks and fossils?

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.


What can be used to date fossils in rocks to give an approximate age?

The study of strata is called stratigraphy. Stratigraphy can be used to determine an approximate age of fossils in rocks.


Can be used to date fossils in rocks to give an approximate age.?

The study of strata is called stratigraphy. Stratigraphy can be used to determine an approximate age of fossils in rocks.


What can be used to date fossils in rocks to give an approximate age.?

The study of strata is called stratigraphy. Stratigraphy can be used to determine an approximate age of fossils in rocks.


What is the name of a person who studies fossills?

A person who studies rocks and fossils is called an archeologist. No, the study of fossils is called paleontology and the study of rocks is called geology, so a person studies fossils is called a paleontologist. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archeology http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleontology


Why aren't fossils from metamorphic rocks useful?

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What type of rock do geologists and archaelogist study because they contain fossils?

Most fossils are preserved in sedimentary rocks such as mud-stones and shales. Fossils can also be found in metamorphic rocks and in some cases igneous rocks like tuffs can preserve organisms (like Pompeii).


What do you call a scientist who digs for fossils?

A scientist who digs for fossils is called a paleontologist. They study ancient life forms and the history of life on Earth by examining fossils found in rocks.


Why aren't fossils found in ingenious rocks?

because they are rocks and fossils dont belong in rocks and fossils can be made things an rocks cant :(...