Which of the Following Is TRUE of Fossil Formation

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of fossil formation?

• A) Fossils may only form when an animal is buried in sediment.
• B) Fossils may only form when an animal dries out.
• C) Fossils may only form if the organism is preserved quickly.
• D) Fossils may only form if the hard parts of the body mineralize.
• E) Fossils may only form if soft tissue remains intact.

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Definitions:

Flashbulb Memory

Highly detailed, exceptionally vivid 'snapshot' of the moment and circumstances in which a piece of surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard.

Source Misattribution

A memory error where a person is unable to remember the correct source of a memory, such as recalling a dream as an actual event.

Serial-Position Effect

The tendency for recall of the first and last items on a list to surpass recall of items in the middle of the list.

Source Misattribution

A memory error where a person is unable to remember the correct source of a memory, leading to confusion about its origin.