Question

What benefit do fossils provide humans?

Answer 1

Fossils are traces of ancient life. For many people the word “fossil” probably conjures an image of a bit of hardened bone or shell, but fossils can take many forms. An imprint of a leaf, an insect preserved in amber or a footprint are all examples of different types of fossils. Scientists use fossils to gather information about the lives and evolutionary relationships of organisms, for understanding geological change and even for locating fossil fuel reserves.