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The fossilizing process that replaces organic matter with silica or calcite is:

A: petrifaction
B: distillation
C: mummification
D: mold filling

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Petrifaction o petrification is the process by wich organic material becomes a fossil when it replaces the original material with silica or calcite.

Answer A) petrifaction.


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A: petrifaction
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