Age of the earth

Age of the Earth

Scientists estimate the Earth to be approximately 4.5 billion years old based on meteorite analysis.

Geological Eras

Geologists have divided the Earth's history into different periods known as eras

Fossils

Fossils are remains or traces of once-living organisms that have been preserved in the Earth's layers over time.

Organism preservation

Fossils are created when organisms are buried and preserved in the Earth's layers.

Evolution

The study of fossils provides insights into the evolutionary changes that species have undergone over billions of years.

Biodiversity

The variety of life forms on Earth, past and present.

Extinction

The complete disappearance of a species from the Earth.

Ecological Dynamics

The study of how organisms interact with each other and their environment.

Scientific Knowledge

Fossils contribute to advancing scientific knowledge by providing evidence of past life forms and their transformations.

Environmental Changes

Studying fossils helps us understand past environmental changes and their implications for the present.