The Fossil Record and Evolution
Geology · Year 12 · Geological Time and Palaeontology · 3.º Período

The Fossil Record and Evolution

Study the modes of fossil preservation and the morphological features of major fossil groups such as trilobites, ammonites, and graptolites. Evaluate how fossils provide evidence for evolutionary change and mass extinctions.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsEduqas Geology AS/A-level: 3.2a Fossil preservationEduqas Geology AS/A-level: 3.2b Evolution and extinction

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Study the modes of fossil preservation and the morphological features of major fossil groups such as trilobites, ammonites, and graptolites. Evaluate how fossils provide evidence for evolutionary change and mass extinctions.

Key Questions

  1. What conditions favour the preservation of fossils?
  2. How do index fossils aid in biostratigraphy?
  3. What evidence do fossils provide for mass extinction events?

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