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What is the difference between direct and indirect evidence of evolution?
How do paleontologists determine the age of fossils?
Which era is likely to have the oldest organisms that lived on Earth?
Study Notes
- Evolution is the change in inherited traits over time in populations of organisms, allowing them to adapt and survive in their environment.
- Direct evidence of evolution includes fossils, while indirect evidence does not involve actual observation of evolution.
- Fossil records are traces of organisms that lived in the past and were preserved by natural processes or catastrophic events.
- Paleontologists study fossils, which come in two types: impression and compression.
- The age of fossils can be determined through relative dating or radiometric dating.
- Invertebrates are likely one of the oldest organisms that lived on Earth, as their fossils are found at the bottom part of rock layers.
- The geologic time scale helps to portray key events in Earth's history and the evolution of various organisms.
- The major divisions of the geologic time scale include Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras.
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Test your knowledge on the fascinating world of fossils and evolution with our quiz! From the different types of evidence of evolution to the methods used to determine the age of fossils, this quiz covers it all. Explore the geologic time scale and learn about the major eras of Earth's history. Whether you're a paleontology enthusiast or just curious about our planet's past, this quiz is sure to challenge and entertain you.
