Which of the Following Circumstances Is Likely to Preserve a Fossil

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following circumstances is likely to preserve a fossil?

• A) Leaves from an ancient oak tree fall to the ground in a forest.
• B) A mammoth dies of starvation in the middle of a vast dry plain.
• C) A jellyfish is buried by a submarine landslide.
• D) Bacteria living in the ocean die near the shoreline and sink to the bottom.

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Definitions:

External Forces

Factors outside an organization that can affect its performance, including economic, social, political, and technological influences.

Accomplishments

Achievements or tasks that have been completed successfully, often recognized and celebrated for their value and impact.

Cogs

Individuals or elements considered as parts of a larger system or mechanism, each contributing to the functioning of the whole but often seen as interchangeable.

Mission Statements

Are written statements of organizational purpose.