What are the different types of fossils, and how do they form?
How can fossils be used to determine the age of the rock layers in which they are found?
What information can fossils provide about past environments and climate conditions?
How do paleontologists use fossils to trace the evolutionary history of specific species?
What are some significant fossil discoveries that have contributed to our understanding of prehistoric life?
**How do fossils form, and what conditions are necessary for fossilization to occur?
2. **What distinguishes a body fossil from a trace fossil, and what information can each type provide about prehistoric life?
3. **How do paleontologists date fossils, and what techniques are used to determine the age of fossilized remains?
4. **What can fossils tell us about past climates and environments on Earth?
5. **How has the study of fossils contributed to our understanding of evolutionary biology and the history of life on Earth?
