Which of the Following Is True About the Process of Fossilization

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the process of fossilization?

• A)Rapid burial impedes fossilization.
• B)Remains must be covered in water to fossilize.
• C)Remains must be surrounded by an oxygen-free environment for fossilization to occur.
• D)Remains must be free of traumatic injury in order to fossilize.

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