Organisms buried in ________ environments are more likely to be preserved because they will not undergo decay.
A)anoxic
B)antioxidant
C)oxygenated
D)vegetated

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Anoxic environments lack oxygen, which is necessary for the decay process. Therefore, organisms buried in anoxic environments are more likely to be preserved over time. Antioxidant, oxygenated, and vegetated environments do not necessarily prevent decay and are not as effective at preserving organisms.

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