The Process of Fossilization Typically Begins When an Organism or Traces

question 54

Multiple Choice

The process of fossilization typically begins when an organism or traces of it ____.  

• A) settle on the seafloor
• B) are pressurized under the weight of sediment
• C) crystallize into minerals
• D) are saturated with groundwater
• E) become covered with sediments, mud, or ash

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Definitions:

Time Sampling

A research method in which observations are made at specific intervals over a defined period to gather data.

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The use of positive stimuli to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior occurring, without the individual being explicitly aware of it.

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