How do archaeologists date artifacts and sites, and what challenges do they face in ensuring the accuracy of these dating methods?
In what ways do interdisciplinary approaches, involving fields such as anthropology, history, and geography, play a role in archaeological research?
What processes lead to the formation of fossils, and what conditions are most conducive to fossilization?
How do paleontologists use fossils to determine the age and environment of past geological periods?
What are the different types of fossils, and how do they differ from one another in terms of formation and preservation?
How have fossil discoveries contributed to our understanding of the evolutionary history of life on Earth?
What are some of the most significant fossil finds in history, and what have they revealed about extinct species and ecosystems?
**What are the primary differences in composition and formation between terrestrial minerals and those found in meteorites?
2. **How do scientists use isotopic analysis to determine the age and origin of a meteorite?
3. **What role do meteorites play in helping us understand the formation and composition of the early solar system?
