How do scientists read the fossil record?

Answer 1

By carbon dating system.

Thank you. The carbon dating system is used to study the fossils. The radioactive isotope carbon-14 is used to calculate the half life of this carbon, which is 5730 years, and study how it decays.

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Answer 2

Gabriella Anderson

Please refine your question. What do you mean by "Read" the fossil record. Do you mean determine the age ( date the fossils) or do you mean determine the relationships between the fossils.

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Answer 3

Madeline Andrews

Scientists read the fossil record by examining the remains of organisms preserved in rock layers. They analyze the distribution, diversity, and characteristics of fossils to understand the history of life on Earth, including evolution, extinction events, and environmental changes over time.

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