Fossilization Process Quiz

What is the minimum age for remains to be considered fossils?

• 1,000,000 years

• 1,000 years

• 100,000 years

• 10,000 years

What is the first step in the fossilization process?

• The organism is exposed

• The organism dies

• The organism is buried

• The organism decays

Why is it important for the organism to be buried quickly after death?

• To prevent it from being eaten by scavengers

• To ensure it turns into stone immediately

• To keep it warm

• To allow it to grow

What happens to the sediments surrounding the organism over time?

• They remain unchanged

• They transform into rock

• They turn into water

• They disappear

How are fossils eventually exposed at the Earth's surface?

• Through volcanic eruptions

• By human excavation

• Due to weathering and erosion

• By animal activity