How do paleontologists use fossils to understand the history of life on Earth?
What are the different types of fossils, and how do they differ from each other?
How have major fossil discoveries contributed to our knowledge of extinct species and evolutionary history?
What roles do fossils play in determining the geological age of rock layers?
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What are the primary methods used to distinguish between terrestrial minerals and those found in meteorites?
How do scientists determine the age of a meteorite, and what techniques are used for radioisotopic dating?
What are some of the most common minerals found in meteorites, and how do they differ from those found on Earth?
How do meteorite impacts influence the mineralogy of the impact site, and what types of new minerals can form as a result?
What can the study of minerals within meteorites tell us about the early solar system and the processes that led to the formation of planets?