11 Questions
Why are bones and shells more easily fossilised compared to soft parts of animals and plants?
Soft parts of animals and plants rot away when the animal or plant dies.
Why do fossils in the deeper layers of rock provide information about the earliest forms of life?
The deeper layers of rock represent earlier periods in Earth's history.
Why are fossils considered as 'cloudy windows' according to the text?
Fossils offer a limited glimpse into what life on Earth was like in the past.
What advantage do palaeontologists gain by studying fossils in the higher layers of rock?
Fossils in higher layers offer insights into later forms of life on Earth.
What do the oldest rocks with no fossils suggest according to scientists?
Life did not exist on Earth at the beginning.
Why do scientists believe that new plants and animals have lived on Earth as time went by?
Because new fossils are found in each new layer of rock.
How do trees, especially old and large ones, contribute to habitats according to the text?
They provide habitats for both animals and plants.
What concept explains how the features of an animal help it survive in its habitat?
Adaptation
Why do offspring inherit characteristics from their parents?
Inheritance
Which term best describes when offspring show slight differences from their parents?
Variation
What is the process by which a new plant may vary from its parents?
Variation
Explore the world of fossils and how they provide insights into the ancient life on Earth. Learn about the challenges in fossil preservation and the types of remains that are commonly found. Dive into the fascinating process of fossilization and what it reveals about past environments.
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