Which of the Following Would Retain the Most Detailed Impressions

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would retain the most detailed impressions of fossilized organisms?

• A)very fine-grained volcanic ash deposited in an ancient lake
• B)an ancient, rainforest lateritic soil buried by basalt lava flows
• C)quartz-rich sand deposited in a shallow beachfront environment
• D)gravel and sand stream deposits laid down during flash floods

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Definitions:

Giuseppe Mazzini

An Italian politician, journalist, and activist for the unification of Italy in the 19th century, who passionately promoted democracy and republicanism.

Italian Nationalism

A political and social movement that emerged in the 19th century, aimed at the unification of the various states and territories of Italy into a single nation-state.

Papal States

A series of territories in the Italian Peninsula that were directly governed by the Pope from the 8th century until 1870.

Francesco Crispi

An Italian statesman and a key figure in the unification of Italy who served as Prime Minister at various times between 1887 and 1896.