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In which type of rock are you more likely to find a fossil? a. basalt, a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock b. limestone, composed of calcium carbonate sediments c. slate, a volcanically melted and cooled shale d. granite, which forms by crystallization of molten rock below the surface of the Earth

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Description: In which type of rock are you more likely to find a fossil? a. basalt, a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock b. limestone, composed of calcium carbonate sediments c. slate, a volcanically melted and cooled shale d. granite, which forms by crystallization of molten rock below the surface of the Earth

   In which type of rock are you more likely to find a fossil?
a. basalt, a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock
b. limestone, composed of calcium carbonate sediments
c. slate, a volcanically melted and cooled shale
d. granite, which forms by crystallization of molten rock below the surface of the Earth

Biology Concepts and Applications

Cecie Starr,… 10th Edition

Chapter 16, Problem 5

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Fossils are the remains or traces of ancient life that have been preserved by natural processes, from the remains of tiny organisms to giant dinosaurs. Fossils can be formed in various ways, but most are formed when a plant or animal dies in a watery environment Show more…

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In which type of rock are you more likely to find a fossil? a. basalt, a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock b. limestone, composed of calcium carbonate sediments c. slate, a volcanically melted and cooled shale d. granite, which forms by crystallization of molten rock below the surface of the Earth

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Sedimentary Rocks

Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation, compaction, and cementation of sediments such as sand, silt, and organic material. They are typically layered and often contain fossils because the conditions during their formation allow for the preservation of biological remains.

Fossilization Process

Fossilization is the process by which organic remains are preserved in geological formations. This process typically occurs in environments where sediment quickly covers the remains, protecting them from decay and allowing mineralization to occur, which is why fossils are most commonly found in sedimentary rocks.

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