Question

A fossil mold that reflects the shape and surface markings of an organism is created when _____.


the organism is buried in sediment and then dissolved by underground water


pressure squeezes out liquids and gases, leaving a thin film of carbon


the hollow spaces in the organism are later filled with mineral matter


permafrost preserves the organism in its intact form or with slight changes

Answer 1

A fossil mold that reflects the shape and surface markings of an organism is created when **the organism is buried in sediment and then dissolved by underground water**. This process leaves a cavity or mold that retains the external features of the original organism.