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How do fossils help geologists learn about the geological history of an area?
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How do fossils help geologists learn about the geological history of an area?

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So geologists can use fossils to carbon date the area in which it was found to give them a better idea on how old things there are
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Fossils help them understand what plants or animals had previously or continuously live/lived in the area.

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