Question

Use the drop-down menus and what you have learned about fossils to complete the paragraph.

A fossil is the preserved remains of a living thing. Many fossils form in still water where _______ build up. The _______ parts of the organism decay. The _______ parts, such as bone and teeth, remain.

Answer 1

A fossil is the preserved remains of a living thing. Many fossils form in still water where **sediments** build up. The **soft** parts of the organism decay. The **hard** parts, such as bone and teeth, remain.