Question

The environment plays a crucial role in an organism's ability to fossilize. Which is the best location for fossilization?

A) bottom of a river
B) very dry environments, such as land
C) bottom of a lake covered by sediment
Eliminate
D) an environment exposed to natural elements

Answer 1

The answer is C. The process of fossilization is dependent on the environment. It plays an essential role for the process to occur. The best location possible would be in a bottom of a lake where the organism is buried and is covered with a lot of sediment.