Multiple choice

Fossils are most commonly preserved in what kind of rock?

  1. igneous rock

  2. sedimentary rock

  3. metamorphic rock

  4. transitional rock
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sedimentary rocks are formed by the gradual accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles over time, which gently buries and preserves organisms. Igneous and metamorphic rocks involve extreme heat and pressure that would typically destroy any fossil remains.

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