Question

How do geological phenomena help us to know about the history of humankind?

Answer 1

The geological phenomenon of separating various continents and water bodies from one compact landmass tells us about the age of existence of human race on the earth. Six hundred and fifty million years ago, no human race existed on the earth because the environment was not favorable. After the time when the dinosaurs were wiped out, the Mammals started existing and after the separation of landmass, the human race started flourishing on the earth.

Answer 2

Answer:

Continental drift and arrangement of land masses shaped the future of man.

Explanation:

• The geologic phenomenon like the formation of fossils in sedimentary rock and the formation of the prehistoric evolution of man thus can be traced from the remains of the bones and the archaeological structure that leads to the evolution of the civilized man his dwelling units and the caves that helped him during the night and protected him from the rain and snow.

• The history of mankind thus can be traced by the carbon footprints that he has created over the past life and this can be traced through the radioactive carbons like the C12.