Science Common Sense


332 - Why is it important to study fossils?

Studying fossils is important because they help us learn about the past and how our planet changed over time. Fossils are like clues that tell us about:

  1. Ancient animals and plants that lived long ago.
  2. What the Earth's environment was like in the past.
  3. How different species evolved and changed over time.

By studying fossils, we can also learn about things like:

It's like being a detective and solving a mystery about the Earth's history.