Which statement correctly describes the relationship between fossilization and the fossil record?(1 point) Responses Fossilization rarely occurs, and the current fossil record is relatively complete. Fossilization rarely occurs, and the current fossil record is relatively complete. Fossilization rarely occurs, and the current fossil record is relatively incomplete. Fossilization rarely occurs, and the current fossil record is relatively incomplete. Fossilization commonly occurs, and the current fossil record is relatively complete. Fossilization commonly occurs, and the current fossil record is relatively complete. Fossilization commonly occurs, and the current fossil record is relatively incomplete.
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The correct statement is: Fossilization rarely occurs, and the current fossil record is relatively incomplete.
This reflects the understanding that while fossilization is a rare event due to specific conditions needed for preservation, the fossil record is still considered relatively incomplete because many organisms did not fossilize and many fossils remain undiscovered.
