Under What Conditions Are Fossils Most Likely to Form

question 14

Multiple Choice

Under what conditions are fossils most likely to form?

• A) areas covered by volcanic ash
• B) geologically inactive regions
• C) acidic soils
• D) maritime environments
• E) regions with lots of scavengers

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