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Types of Fossilization Processes
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Types of Fossilization Processes

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What is the process of permineralization?

  • Pressing minerals or sediments over a dead organism's body
  • Groundwater filling up spaces in organisms' bodies (correct)
  • Filling up body cavities of an organism with sediments and minerals
  • Leaving behind residual carbon in organisms' bodies

    • Which type of fossil is formed when minerals in an organism's body are replaced by other minerals?

  • Trace fossils
  • Mold fossils
  • Replacement fossils (correct)
  • Cast fossils

    • What type of fossils are entire organisms whose bodies have been preserved?

  • Index fossils
  • Trace fossils
  • True form fossils (correct)
  • Carbonized fossils

    • Which dating method provides a numerical estimate of the age of rock layers and fossils?

    <p>Absolute dating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do index fossils provide information about?

    <p>The time when the organism was alive compared to other fossils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are cast fossils formed?

    <p>Filling up body cavities of an organism with sediments and minerals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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