Use the drop-down menus and what you have learned about fossils to complete the paragraph.

Question

A fossil is the preserved remains of a living thing. Many fossils form in still water where _______ build up. The _______ parts of the organism decay. The _______ parts, such as bone and teeth, remain.

Answer 1

A fossil is the preserved remains of a living thing. Many fossils form in still water where sediments build up. The soft parts of the organism decay. The hard parts, such as bone and teeth, remain.