Question

What are fossils how do the study of fossils throw light on evolution?

Answer 1

study of fossils is an important aspect of study of evolution.

fossil is a evidence for the evolutionary process.Due to some natural calamities the organisms get buried during ancient times. The impressions and remnants of such organisms remain preserved underground. The hot lava also traps some organisms or their impressions all such form fossil.carbon dating method helps in finding out exact age of the fossils.In this way, study of fossils throws light on the process of evolution.