Question

Choose the word that best describes the type of fossil being made. Some words may be used more than once.

1. A triceratops uses its horns to gouge a chunk out of a log. The log gets fossilized, with the gouges intact. ___________________
2. A prehistoric beetle falls into a pool of mud. The mud hardens around the beetle's body, which decays away.__________________
3. The space left behind by the beetle fills in with minerals, which harden over time into the beetle's shape.____________________________
4. A small mammal falls into a tar pit, where it is entirely preserved._______________

Mold Trace Body cast

Answer 1

Answer: the answers are as follows

1) Trace

2) Mold

3) Cast

4) Body

Step-by-step explanation:

if you research it/ know a lot about the topic, these would fill in the blanks. Hope this helps<3

Answer 2

1. Trace

2. Mold

3. Cast

4. Body