Fossilization Process Quiz

What is the first step in the fossilization process?

• Mineralization of bones

• Rapid burial by sediment

• Uplift and erosion

• Formation of trace fossils

Which part of an organism is most likely to become a fossil?

• Soft tissues like skin and muscles

• Internal organs

• Hard parts like bones and shells

• Hair and fur

What is the role of sediment in fossil formation?

• To expose the remains to the elements

• To protect and preserve the remains from decay

• To dissolve the remains entirely

• To erode the remains over time

What is mineralization in the fossilization process?

• When minerals dissolve bones and leave no trace

• When minerals replace the organic material in bones or shells

• When minerals destroy fossils through erosion

• When minerals create soft tissue fossils

What type of fossil is created from an organism’s footprints or burrows?

• Body fossil

• Cast fossil

• Trace fossil

• Imprint fossil

Which of the following is not a condition that favors fossilization?

• Rapid burial by sediment

• Long exposure to oxygen

• Mineral-rich groundwater

• Pressure from sediment layers