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Which term refers to the study of how organisms decay and become fossilized?
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?
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?
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?
Why do some organisms have a higher chance of being preserved as fossils?
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What is the term for the breaking apart, erosion, and dissolution of fossils?
What is the term for the breaking apart, erosion, and dissolution of fossils?
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