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Coal fossils formation begin about 60 million to 290 million years ago (before human existence) therefore no human fossils are found in coal.
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Explain why human fossils are not found in coal?
Fossils of the same species of land mammals have been found on separate land masses. Coal fields in the Americas and Europe share many similarities and it is highly possible that they were once connected to form a large coal field.
Why aren't there any human fossils in coal?
Dinosaurs (the ones that became coal) were living before humans (or most mammals for that matter) were ever around.
What rock form may contain fossils?
it can be sedimentary rocks
What do human fossils always contain?
fossils
Are rocks that have fossils in them are usually formed from animals?
No. Fossils can be animal, plant, or other things (like footprints or coprolites). Coal, for instance, is mostly plant matter and has lots of 'fossils' in it.
Explain why human fossils are not found in coal?
Fossils of the same species of land mammals have been found on separate land masses. Coal fields in the Americas and Europe share many similarities and it is highly possible that they were once connected to form a large coal field.
Why aren't there any human fossils in coal?
Dinosaurs (the ones that became coal) were living before humans (or most mammals for that matter) were ever around.
Is coal a trace fossils?
coal is not a trace fossil
What is the difference between chalk and coal?
Chalk is a rock composed of animal fossils and coal is a rock composed of plant fossils.
Why isn't uranium a fossil fuel?
It isn't from fossils, Oil and coal are from ancient fossils that changed into coal and oil over time
What rock form may contain fossils?
it can be sedimentary rocks
Are coal and fossils in forests?
Question is not clear.
Where can carbon fossils be found?
Coal and shale.
In what type of sedimentary rock do you think might find fossils and why?
Coal because coal has alot of little specks of stuff and not all of the specks are fossils but alot of them are
Which fossils fuels are going to run out first?
the answer is coal
What sedimentary rock often has fossils?
Paleontologists are looking for fossils in sedimentary rock.
What do human fossils always contain?
fossils
