GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
CLASSIFICATION OF ASSESSMENT
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Question
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Sometimes fossils can be found in sedimentary rocks. Which statement best explains why?
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heat and pressure from deep within earth causes fossils to form
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The remains from dead plants and animals settle to the bottom of an ocean or lake and are covered by mud. Pressure eventually forms these layers into rock
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Lava may flow over a animal or plant, and as it cools and hardens, a fossilized rock is formed.
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larger rocks are slowly eroded away by the elements on earth
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -This is because they are already in locations where sediment is likely to bury them and shelter them from scavengers and decay. Mudstone, shale, and limestone are examples of sedimentary rock likely to contain fossils.
Detailed explanation-2: -In most bodies of water, there are almost always sediments like mud, sand, and gravel settling to the bottom. These sediments can quickly cover any remains that sink to the bottom. For this reason, most fossils are found in sedimentary rocks that were once under water.
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