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Identify the type of information that can be learned from fossils.

Identify the type of information that can be learned from fossils.

Identify the type of information that can be learned from fossils.  (be specific)

Identify an area or region where fossils were found and state the “type” of fossil that was discovered.

 

 

  • The response should be 2 to 3 “well developed” paragraphs ( 5 or more complete sentences per paragraph—I prefer more)
  • The response should include at least one internet web site source/reference (do not use your required book)

2. REPLY to 2 or more of your classmates responses.AFTER ANSNER THE QUESTIONS!!

  • The “Response” should be 2 to 3 well developed paragraphs in length. (I prefer more)
  • Do not cut and paste directly from websites. Summarize in your own words.
  • Perform a spell/grammar check before submission.
  • Include references (Do not use the required text or sites provided in the course).
  • Hyperlinks can not be used as references.
  •  References must be the complete websites or the complete reference (APA or MLA format).
  • *****1 paragraph = approximately 5 or more complete sentences—-NOT FRAGMENTS. (remember, sentences MUST begin with a capital alphabet and end with a period)

 

  • You are also required to “Reply” to 2 to 4 of your classmates’ posts(response). They should be quality posts. Give additional information.  It is OK to agree or disagree with classmates’ postings, but don’t just reply with, “I agree” or “I disagree.” Explain why you agree or disagree. Give supporting evidence.

 

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  • Fossils are among the most important tools used to interpret Earth’s history. 
  • The discovery of fossils can be very exciting.
  1. Identify the type of information that can be learned from fossils.  (be specific)
  2. Identify an area or region where fossils were found and state the “type” of fossil that was discovered.

 

 

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Fossils are tools that are used to interpret the earth’s history. They are formed when a plant or an animal is buried in or covered by rock or sediments. Some are actual body parts that become encased in preserving materials such as rocks, amber or ice. At times fossils can also form when an animal creates an imprint into the soil that over time hardens and fills with new minerals (Grabowski et al, 2015). They thus tell researchers about plants and animals that lived in past centuries.  A good example is the dinosaur, whose…..

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