The process of fossilization typically begins when an organism or traces of it ____.
A) settle on the seafloor
B) are pressurized under the weight of sediment
C) crystallize into minerals
D) are saturated with groundwater
E) become covered with sediments, mud, or ash

Question

The process of fossilization typically begins when an organism or traces of it ____.  
A) settle on the seafloor
B) are pressurized under the weight of sediment
C) crystallize into minerals
D) are saturated with groundwater
E) become covered with sediments, mud, or ash

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Fossilization typically begins when an organism or traces of it become covered with sediments, mud, or ash. Over time, the sediments can harden into rock, preserving the organism or trace as a fossil.

The Process of Fossilization Typically Begins When an Organism or Traces