The Earth formed around 4.54 billion years ago and has undergone significant geological, climatic, and biological changes over time. The earliest life forms were simple, single-celled bacteria and archaea, which evolved over millions of years into more complex multicellular organisms as conditions allowed. Fossils found in rock layers help scientists determine the timeline of these changes and identify periods in Earth's history defined by distinct plant and animal life and environmental conditions.
The Earth formed around 4.54 billion years ago and has undergone significant geological, climatic, and biological changes over time. The earliest life forms were simple, single-celled bacteria and archaea, which evolved over millions of years into more complex multicellular organisms as conditions allowed. Fossils found in rock layers help scientists determine the timeline of these changes and identify periods in Earth's history defined by distinct plant and animal life and environmental conditions.
The Earth formed around 4.54 billion years ago and has undergone significant geological, climatic, and biological changes over time. The earliest life forms were simple, single-celled bacteria and archaea, which evolved over millions of years into more complex multicellular organisms as conditions allowed. Fossils found in rock layers help scientists determine the timeline of these changes and identify periods in Earth's history defined by distinct plant and animal life and environmental conditions.