An epic journey - What about fossils?

3 important questions on An epic journey - What about fossils?

What is a palaeontologist?

A scientist who studies extinct organisms

What are index fossils?

Fossils that are widespread and known to only occur within a very specific age range or rock layer

What is absolute dating?

Dating a fossil by analysing the amount of radioactivity in the minerals of the rocks or the fossil itself

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