Why Do Plants Generally Become Carbonized Impressions If They Are

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why do plants generally become carbonized impressions if they are preserved as fossils?

• A)because chemical reactions leave behind only the carbon
• B)because they are often decayed away before fossilization
• C)because they are easily moved by winds and water
• D)because they are generally scavenged by animals

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