Reading: Intro to Earth's History

What is the primary focus of studying Earth's history?

• To learn about past climates, geological events, and the evolution of life

• To explore the possibility of life on other planets

• To develop new technologies for fossil excavation

• To understand the history of human civilization

Who are the scientists that study fossils to understand past life forms and their environments?

• Geologists

• Biologists

• Paleontologists

• Archaeologists

Which method is commonly used by paleontologists to determine the age of fossils?

• Excavation

• Radiometric dating

• Comparative anatomy

• Carbon dating

What can footprints as fossils reveal about ancient animals?

• Their diet

• Their movement

• Their color

• Their size

Why is an interdisciplinary approach important in the study of fossils?

• It helps gather more comprehensive data

• It speeds up the excavation process

• It reduces the cost of research

• It allows for the discovery of new fossil sites