The Fossil Record Answers

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How do most fossils form? Be sure to explain your answer.

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Most fossils are formed in water. So, for a fossil to form, an organism must die and fall to the bottom of a lake or ocean. Layers of sediment then cover the organism. Eventually, over millions of years, the layers of sediment become rock and preserve the shape of the organism.

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What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

A
Most fossils are formed in water.
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An organism must die and fall to the bottom of a lake or ocean.
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Layers of sediment then cover the organism.
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Over time, the layers of sediment become rock and preserve the shape of the organism.

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