Fossil Myths and Ancient Beliefs
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What did Aristotle believe about fossils?

  • Fossils were created by mystic forces (correct)
  • Fossils were images resembling living things in stone
  • Fossils were remains of living things deposited in sediment
  • Fossils were misidentified falling stars
  • What did Chinese texts from around 300 BC mention about fossils?

  • Fossils were dragons or dinosaurs (correct)
  • Fossils were cyclops or elephants
  • Fossils were giant, hostile creatures
  • Fossils were remains of ancient humans
  • What did Zuni elders report finding?

  • Life-size forms of beings that no longer live (correct)
  • Remains of ancient plants
  • Giant, hostile creatures that preyed on early humans
  • Misidentified falling stars
  • What did Leonardo Da Vinci believe about fossils?

    <p>Fossils were remains of living things deposited in sediment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept came from classical Greek philosophy and Christian thinkers?

    <p>The Great Chain of Being</p> Signup and view all the answers

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