2. **How do scientists use isotopic analysis to determine the age and origin of meteorites and their constituent minerals?
**What are the key differences in composition and structure between terrestrial minerals and those found in meteorites?
How do scientists date fossils, and what challenges do they face in accurately determining their age?
What are some of the most significant fossil discoveries, and what have they revealed about prehistoric life?
How do paleontologists use fossils to understand the history of life on Earth and the process of evolution?
What are the different types of fossils, and how do they differ from one another?
How do fossils form, and what conditions are necessary for fossilization to occur?
What are the differences between an archaeological excavation and a survey, and how are each used in the study of past civilizations?
In what ways do archaeological findings contribute to our understanding of ancient human cultures and societal evolution?
How has technology, such as remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS), impacted the methods and discoveries in archaeology?
