Question

Which statement best describes how an organism becomes fossilized in amber?
A.
A mosquito is caught in tree resin that hardens into rock.

B.
The bones of a frog buried in sediment are replaced with tree resin.

C.
A dinosaur is trapped in lava, and the heat turns the bones into amber.

D.
The body of a snail leaves an impression in amber, and it turns into rock

Answer 1

The statement that best describes how an organism becomes fossilized in amber is:

**A. A mosquito is caught in tree resin that hardens into rock.**

This accurately reflects the process where organisms are trapped in tree resin, which can fossilize over time as it hardens.