Asked by Chetan Aggarwal on Apr 23, 2024

Which of the following is NOT a way in which fossils can be preserved?

A) They can be replaced by hard materials, such as silica.
B) They can be buried and decay, leaving a cavity in the rock.
C) They can be preserved in ancient tree sap.
D) They can be too small to see but can build diagnostic features in the rocks.
E) All of these are ways a fossil can be preserved.

Diagnostic Features

Characteristics or attributes that help in the identification or diagnosis of conditions, diseases, or differentiating among various options.

Ancient Tree Sap

Fossilized resin from prehistoric trees, often preserved and sometimes containing inclusions of insects or plants; famously known as amber.

  • Comprehend the importance of fossils for deducing the characteristics of ancient environments.