Taphonomy
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Which term refers to the study of how organisms decay and become fossilized?

  • Oryctocoenosis
  • Fossilization
  • Taphonomy (correct)
  • Tanatocoenosis

    • What is the critical factor for a fossil to form?

  • Organic remains must be exposed to air
  • Organic remains must be in water
  • Organic remains must be in direct sunlight
  • Organic remains must be buried (correct)

    • What is the chance of a species surviving in the fossil record?

  • One in every 100 species
  • One in every 1000 species
  • One in every 5000 species (correct)
  • One in every 10,000 species

    • Why do some organisms have a higher chance of being preserved as fossils?

    <p>They have hard parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the breaking apart, erosion, and dissolution of fossils?

    <p>Weathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

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