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How can one find fossils in rocks?

To find fossils in rocks, one can search in areas where sedimentary rocks are exposed, such as cliffs, riverbanks, or quarries. Fossils are often found in layers of sedimentary rock that formed millions of years ago. By carefully examining these rocks, one may discover fossils of ancient plants, animals, or other organisms preserved within them. It is important to handle fossils with care and follow any regulations or guidelines in place for fossil collection.


In which type of sendimentary rock will you find embedded seashells?

You are likely to find embedded seashells in limestone, which is a type of sedimentary rock formed from the accumulation of coral, shells, and other organic material.


Where in the fossil record can you find fossils of the oldest life forms?

The fossils of the oldest life forms can be found in the Precambrian period of the fossil record.


How can I find ammonite fossils?

To find ammonite fossils, you can search in areas where sedimentary rocks are exposed, such as cliffs, quarries, or beaches. Look for rocks with spiral patterns or ridges, as these may contain ammonite fossils. Use a rock hammer or chisel to carefully extract the fossils from the rock. Be sure to follow any local regulations or guidelines for fossil collecting.


Do all rocks form fossils?

No, fossils are actually very difficult to find. The majority of fossils found are marine invertebrates. They are usually found in sedimentary rock. However, there is plenty of sedimentary rock that contains no fossils at all.

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Does this explain why archaeologists have been able to find so many fossils there?

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What do archaeologists do for a living?

They search, dig and many of them, if not all of them also find relics such as ruins of ancient cities and fossils of various creatures.


What do paleontologist often find in sedimentary Rock?

fossils


What is something palaeontologists often find in sedimentary rocks?

Fossils.


Something paleontologist often find in the sedimentary rock?

fossils


Who finds dinosaurs fossils?

Most often it is a paleontologist who finds dinosaur fossils. However, anyone can find one.


Why have so few fossil dinosaurs been found in Antarctica?

The biggest problem with finding fossils in Antarctica is that everything is covered in ice, making it hard for archaeologists to excavate and find fossils.


What is something that paleontologist often find in sedimentary rocks?

they study first the soil composition of the ground check for valuable minerals and geographic chemicals which will be analyzed if the soil has a huge possibility to have an bones and fossils. this process may be skipped if a local community did find some bones there. the next step would be carefully digging the bones in there.


Where could one find an embedded program online?

One can find an embedded program or software online at various websites. One can find embedded software online at websites such as Oracle and Embedded Software Store.


How archaeologists finds the fossils?

you look at it and then see if there is rock around it and then it is a fossil!!!!you look at it and then see if there is rock around it and then it is a fossil!!!!


Did somebody find any fossils?

Yes somebody did find fossils


Do archaeologists sell their work?

In general, archaeologists do not sell the artifacts they discover. They consider this "treasure hunting" and not a proper academic practice. In addition, ancient artifacts are increasingly claimed as government property in their country of origin, so the discoverer has no legal right to sell them. When exploring such sites, archaeologists are typically working on a government sponsored project run by a museum or University. They are essentially selling their time and expertise. Even in situations where artifacts are not claimed by the government, legitimate archaeologists work to ensure that all important artifacts are given to Universities and/or Museums that will further research the artifacts and make them available for public display. (Think of Indiana Jones, who was sponsored by his University and gave them his "finds." Contrast this with his rival, Belloc, who was strictly after the money.) Note that fossils - such as dinosaur fossils - are the province of Paleontologists rather than Archaeologists. Fossils are generally treated like minerals such as gold; if you own the property, the material you find there belongs to you. Governments typically do not interfere with this because fossils and minerals have no cultural significance.