History of life on earth — Grade 10 Life Sciences Notes

Comprehensive CAPS-aligned study notes for History of life on earth in Grade 10 Life Sciences. Browse the sections below to find detailed explanations, worked examples, and exam preparation material.

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Mass extinctions

Mass Extinctions Throughout Earth's history, there have been periods when a large percentage of species on Earth died out in a relatively short period of geological time. These events are called mass…

History of life and geological timescale

History of Life and the Geological Timescale The Earth is approximately 4.6 billion years old. Over this vast stretch of time, life has evolved from simple single-celled organisms to the incredible…

Fossil formation and dating

Fossil Formation and Dating Fossils provide the most direct evidence of the history of life on Earth. They are the preserved remains or traces of organisms that lived in the past and are found mainly…

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