Exploring Fossils: the Importance of Fossils

Exploring Fossils: the Importance of Fossils

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Science, Geography

10th - 12th Grade

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Dinosaurs, though never seen by humans, are known to have existed due to fossil evidence. These fossils, found in places like Dinosaur National Monument, reveal the diversity of dinosaur species. Paleontologists, who study these fossils, help us understand ancient life. Fossils provide insights into the time, location, and lifestyle of past plants and animals, acting as windows to the past.

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What evidence do we have that dinosaurs once roamed the Earth?

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Who are the scientists that study fossils and ancient life forms?

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What is paleontology?

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How do fossils help us understand how plants and animals lived in the past?

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Why are fossils sometimes referred to as windows to the past?

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