Question

Sap is a substance secreted by some trees. Many years ago, plants and small animals were caught in the sap on the trees. Sap hardens and turns into a clear substance called amber. The plants or animals are preserved as fossils in the amber. Part of a plant preserved in amber is shown . Explain why fossils are important to scientists.

Answer 1

Fossils are important to preserve knowledge on Earths past and creatures that may not last forever. Fossils also show what kind of animals existed in the past and their survival mechanics such as claws or very sharp teeth