4. **Which minerals are most commonly found in meteorites, and what do they reveal about the conditions in space?
3. **What are chondrules, and why are they significant in the study of meteorites?
2. **How do scientists use isotopic analysis of meteorites to uncover information about the early solar system?
**What are the primary differences in composition between terrestrial minerals and those found in meteorites?
What are some significant fossil discoveries that have greatly influenced our understanding of prehistoric life?
How do paleontologists use fossils to reconstruct ancient environments and ecosystems?
What role do fossils play in understanding evolutionary biology and the history of life on Earth?
How can fossils provide information about the age of rock layers?
What are the different types of fossils, and how do they form?
What role does archaeology play in understanding and reconstructing past human civilizations and their interactions with the environment?
