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Reconciling Evolution

Unlocking the Science of Human Evolution

Where is the evidence found?
How do we know that it's a fossil?
How do we know what it is and who it belonged to?
Why caves? What role does erosion play?

How do we find caves?

What do the caves look like?

Where are fossils found? How did they get there?

How do fossils form?

Why are fossils the main piece of evidence?

How do we date fossils using isotopes?

How do we date fossils using cosmogenics?

How do we date fossils using paleomagnetism?

What is the difference between modern (new) and fossilized (old) bone?

What do fossils look like?

How do we get fossils out of rock?

How do we decide which species a fossil is?

What does bone shape tell us?

What if pieces are missing?

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Reconciling Evolution

The Basics

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Reconciling Evolution

Evolution and Religion

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Reconciling Evolution

Our Family Tree

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