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JIn which environment would the shell of an organism most likely be preserved as a fossil?
on a sandy beach
at the bottom of a lake buried by a landslide
on the banks of a river that no longer flows
on the top of a hill
on a sandy beach
at the bottom of a lake buried by a landslide
on the banks of a river that no longer flows
on the top of a hill
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The shell of an organism would most likely be preserved as a fossil **at the bottom of a lake buried by a landslide**. This environment provides conditions that favor fossilization, such as rapid burial and anoxic (low-oxygen) conditions, which help prevent decomposition and allow for the preservation of the shell over time.
In contrast, a sandy beach, banks of a river, or the top of a hill are less likely to result in fossilization due to exposure to erosion, weathering, and other environmental factors that can disturb and break down organic material.
In contrast, a sandy beach, banks of a river, or the top of a hill are less likely to result in fossilization due to exposure to erosion, weathering, and other environmental factors that can disturb and break down organic material.
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