**What are fossils and how are they formed?
How have advancements in technology improved the methods of studying and analyzing fossils?
What are some of the most significant fossil discoveries, and what have they revealed about extinct species and ancient ecosystems?
How do paleontologists use fossils to determine the age of rock layers and the history of life on Earth?
What types of fossils are commonly found, and what information can they provide about the Earth's history?
What are fossils, and how do they form over time?
5. **How has the study of fossils contributed to our understanding of evolutionary biology and the history of life on Earth?
4. **What can fossils tell us about past climates and environments on Earth?
3. **How do paleontologists date fossils, and what techniques are used to determine the age of fossilized remains?
2. **What distinguishes a body fossil from a trace fossil, and what information can each type provide about prehistoric life?
