Which of the Following Is Least Likely to Be Preserved

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least likely to be preserved as a fossil?

• A) a bone or shell
• B) a leaf or stem
• C) an organ like an eye or lung
• D) a complete large organism
• E) an organism that died on land

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Definitions:

Objective

Relating to or denoting a way of judging or interpreting that is based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices.

Empirical Evidence

Evidence that is based on observation or experience as opposed to theoretical or logical derivation.

Extended Argument

A complex form of reasoning that unfolds over a series of statements or propositions, each supporting the overall conclusion.

Implicit Conclusions

Conclusions not directly stated but inferred from the provided premises or evidence.