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Fossils are important because they tell us about continental drift which occurs every year.
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∙ 8y agoFossils are important because they show ancestral characteristics that have been lost over time.
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What do fossils feel like?
Fossils have layer upon layer of hardened tissue. Therefore they are quite rough in texture where the insides are more malleable. Depending on what the fossil is of some fossils give off a sour aroma. Most of the time animal fossils deteriate at a faster rate than fossils of humans or shells. Fossils are a unique study and I you study them further.
Why is it important for paleontologists be experts in both anatomy and geology?
Paleontologists need to have a working knowledge of geology to recognise not only which rock is best to search for fossils but also to recognise fossils from the surrounding rock. They need to have a working knowledge of anatomy (biology) to recognise what part of the animal or plant they are looking at.
Why do people want to know about fossils?
People want to know about fossils because fossils are history and tell us about history, and a lot of people find history fascinating.
What are people that find fossils caled?
Paleontologists study prehistoric animal and plant life remains found in fossils.
What are remains of plants and animals that were buried very quickly in sediment during floods?
fossils
Why fossils are important discoveries?
Why are fossils an important discoveries
Are fossils an important component of igneous rock?
False!! Fossils are an important component of sedimentary rock.
Why are types of fossils important?
they are important because they can be valuable and can mean alot , but theres a lot of fossils buried
Why are fossils important to earths history as a planet?
Fossils aren't but the life that made them is.
How are fossils important evidence of evolution list the different kinds of fossils?
the answer is elemetary
How are fossils important to Alberta?
they are cool
Where have important fossils been found?
china
Why are fossils so important to archaeologists?
Archaeologists use fossils to scan the way of living of the past people.
Why are fossils important scientists?
In simplest terms, fossils show what living things were like long ago.
Why are fossils important to scientist?
it gives information about the past which to scientists is important to know
Why is lake Mungo such an important place?
Lake Mungo is important for its fossils, and "Mungo Man" and for "Mungo Woman". It is also important for the fossils of megafauna and animals.
Why are fossils so important to researchers?
because that is their job
