- What specific elements or isotopes in meteorites are most valuable for understanding the solar system's formation?
**How can the study of meteorites provide insights into the early solar system?
- How do variations in composition and formation environment contribute to these differences?
**What are the key differences between terrestrial minerals and those found in meteorites?
What role do fossils play in reconstructing past environments and understanding shifts in Earth's climate over geological time scales?
How have major fossil discoveries contributed to our understanding of evolutionary history and the development of life on Earth?
What are the different types of fossils commonly found, and how do trace fossils differ from body fossils?
How do paleontologists use fossils to determine the age of rock layers, and what methods are employed in dating fossils?
What processes must occur for an organism to become a fossil, and why are certain conditions more favorable for fossilization than others?
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