Question

True or false

Fossils are the trace or remains of organisms that lived long ago, most commonly preserved in lava rock

Answer 1

False. Fossils are indeed the trace or remains of organisms that lived long ago, but they are most commonly preserved in sedimentary rock, not lava rock. Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediment, which can include the remains of organisms. Lava rock, or igneous rock, does not typically preserve fossils due to the high temperatures involved in its formation.