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Question 863 • Career Explorations A

Which fossils are formed by sediments and found in sedimentary rock?

Answer
A
a mold of a fish skeleton and a cast of a clamshell
B
a cast of a clamshell and a frozen animal
C
a frozen animal and a piece of petrified wood
D
a piece of petrified wood and a preserved insect

Explanation

A mold forms when an organism buried in sediment leaves an impression, and a cast forms when that impression later fills with minerals or sediment. Both can be found in sedimentary rock. Frozen animals and preserved insects are preserved in ice or amber, while petrified wood forms through mineral replacement.

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