Archive for the ‘Earth Sciences & Geology’ Category
How many dinosaurs fossils have been found?
Colin A asked: How many dinosaurs fossils have been found? Consider a portion that is found as a count of one as well.
I’m not looking for the number of species.
Or put it this way, if all the fossils found were put into one museum, how many exhibits would there be?
What stratum or strata of rocks are good for finding fish fossils from the devonian?
Caveman asked: I’m looking for fish fossils throughout west virginia and I live in an area that has many devonian strata but I don’t know if I can locate any fish fossils in these rocks. I have found shells so, I know that this area was under water at that period of time. Also, I ...Read more.
Is devodian shale is a good rock to find trilobite fossils in?
Caveman asked: I’ve recently been interested in searching for trilobite fossils and I can’t seem to find any where I live so, I’m thinking about searching though some devonian shale road cuts I’ve seen on my drive though West Virginia. I was wondering If that would be a good rock to search though to find ...Read more.
Is there a website where I can find transitional fossils?
shammycamcam asked: I’ve searched on google for transitional fossils and all I’ve come up with was the fossils from apes to humans. I can’t find any others like reptiles to birds.
Thanks!
what are the techniques used by the geologist in determining the age of fossils?
melanie a asked: what are the techniques used by the geologist in determining the age of fossils?
Where can I find real info on mushroom like fossils?
DuchessJ asked: I found what appears to be a fossil of a mushroom like something. It is larger than an adult forearm, is rounded on one side like a mushroom cap, and the other side strongly resembles gills. It is chalk white, and smooth. I have only found info on small mushroom fossils.
Frustrated.
can ...Read more.
You can often find fossils in sedimentary rock. Explain why you wouldn’t find them in rock formed by volcanoes?
ecotrout asked: I have a Homework question I need help with its: You can often find fossils in sedimentary rock. Explain why you wouldn’t find fossils in the rock formed by volcanoes. Thanks if you answer.
fossilization question?
Lexi A asked: Why would a worm stand a poor chance of being fossilized?
Worms didn’t exist in the geologic past
Worms have been rare during the geologic past
Worms have no hard parts
All of the above
Approximately How many fossils have been discovered and recorded world wide?
Mary B asked: I am interested in numbers of fossils in research institutions and museums that can be used for scientific study. Approximate total numbers of fossils discovered would also be useful
questions about fossils?
Dani asked: hmm i need help with a couple of questions about fossils
can you help me out please?(:
1. What conditions are necessary to make fossils?
2.Explain how you could make a cast from a mold.
3.What really happens in nature to create fossilized imprints?
plz answer back ASAP
thanks.!(: