A Worm Would Stand a Poor Chance of Being Fossilized

question 53

Multiple Choice

A worm would stand a poor chance of being fossilized because ________.

• A)worms have been rare during the geologic past
• B)worms have no hard parts
• C)worms contain no carbon-14
• D)all of these

---

Definitions:

Rubella

A contagious viral infection known as German measles, characterized by a distinctive red rash, primarily affecting children and young adults.

HIV

A virus that attacks the immune system, leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) if unchecked.

Plasticity

The brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience and new learning.

Traumatic Brain Injury

A form of brain damage caused by a sudden impact or force to the head, potentially leading to long-term cognitive, physical, and emotional impairments.