Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The study of fossils, known as -------------

  1. parenology

  2. fosssilogy

  3. palaeontology

  4. forrincolgy
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Explanation

Palaeontology (or Paleontology) is the scientific study of fossils to understand the history of life on Earth. The term combines Greek 'palaios' (ancient), 'ontos' (being), and '-logy' (study of). It examines evolutionary relationships, extinction events, and ancient ecosystems.

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