Question
Kelli drew a diagram to compare cast and imprint fossils.
Which label belongs in the area marked Y?
Involves minerals replacing remains of organism
Takes millions of years to form
Gives evidence of organism's activity
Involves mold filling with minerals and sediment
Which label belongs in the area marked Y?
Involves minerals replacing remains of organism
Takes millions of years to form
Gives evidence of organism's activity
Involves mold filling with minerals and sediment
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The label that belongs in the area marked Y is **"Involves minerals replacing remains of organism."**
This is because cast fossils are formed when minerals fill in a mold of an organism, creating a replica of the original remains, which often involves the process of mineral replacement.
This is because cast fossils are formed when minerals fill in a mold of an organism, creating a replica of the original remains, which often involves the process of mineral replacement.