Which One of the Following Is TRUE Regarding Fossils

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is TRUE regarding fossils?

• A) Fossils are more likely discovered under the sea than on land.
• B) Even though fossils from more than 200,000 different species have been found, the fossil record remains incomplete.
• C) Because organisms are primarily composed of soft tissue, it is more likely that soft tissue is fossilized than hard tissue.
• D) Once fossilization is complete, no further degradation of the fossil can occur.
• E) Because fossils are so old, it is not possible to determine their age.

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