A slideshow will introduce the process of climate change that the earth has experienced since the beginning of time. Discover "leaf margin analysis" which scientists use while studying fossils to determine the temperatures they were exposed to. Put it to the test. There is an activity for learners to examine the fossilized leaves.

Concepts

climate change, leaves

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Additional Tags

fossilized leaves, smithsonian institute: prehistoric climate change and why it matters today, fossil, geological eras

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