fossil

What are fossil

Fossil are are preserved remains or impression of ancient organism that lived in the geological past (over 10,000 years ago)

Why do we study fossil

1. To understand the history of life on earth

2. To date rock layers

3. To track evolution and extinction patterns

Steps involved in fossil formation

1. death

2. Preservation

3. Mineral replacement

4. Exposure

5. Carbonization

Classification of fossil

1. Animal fossil

2. Plant fossil

3. Trace fossil

4. Micro fossil

Different places fossil are found

1. Sedimentary rock (limestone, shale)

2. Amber :

3. Ice and prime frost

4. Tar it

5. Petrified woods

Uses of fossil

1. Scientific research and evolution study

2. Dating and correlation Rick layers

3. Oil gas and coal exploration

4. Education and museum display