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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