Asked by
Nathalie De La Cruz
on Oct 27, 2024Verified
Where would you most likely find fossilized remains of humans and their immediate ancestors?
A) only in relatively old rock
B) only in relatively young rock
C) only in rock formed from volcanoes
D) only in rock from the Precambrian times
E) in any rock from areas inhabited by humans
Fossilized Remains
Preserved remnants or impressions of organisms from the past, embedded in rocks and sediments, essential for understanding Earth's biologic history.
Immediate Ancestors
The direct predecessors in a lineage, often referred to in the context of evolution or family genealogy.
Relatively Old Rock
A term describing rock formations that are geologically old, though younger than the oldest rocks, indicating a significant but not extreme geological age.
- Acquire knowledge on the variables that play a role in fossilization and their significance in understanding the fossil record.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the variables that play a role in fossilization and their significance in understanding the fossil record.