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The science of how fossils form: what happens to organic matter, its traces and the organisms themselves after death is called:

taphonomy

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How are sedimentary rocks formed in oceans?

Compaction over years and fossilization. That's what I learned in ap Earth Science.


What type of condition must be for minerals fossilization to occur?

what type of conditionals must be present for mineral fossilization to occur


Can mineral fossilization occur without the precence of water?

Mineral fossilization most commonly occurs in the presence of water. Water plays a critical role in transporting mineral ions to replace organic material in the fossilization process. However, in some cases, fossilization can occur in arid or dry environments through other processes like desiccation or replacement by volcanic minerals.


The process where a dead organism is converted to rock?

Fossilization


What are three type of fossilization's?

1. you 2. me 3. them


Can mineral fossilization occur without the presence of water?

No, mineral fossilization typically requires water to transport minerals to the remains of the organism and facilitate the crystallization process. Water helps in the replacement of organic material with minerals, forming a fossil.


Which is the correct order of the typical sequence of events for fossilization?

The typical sequence or order of fossilization is when a plant or animal dies parts are preserved by freezing, mummification, distillation, or permineralization.


The process of changing the hard parts of the remains of an animal or plant with minerals is called?

The process of changing the hard parts of animal or plant remains with minerals is called fossilization. This process can involve the replacement of organic materials with minerals, preserving the structure of the original organism as a fossil for scientific study.


Is fossiliation fast?

No, Fossilization takes hundreds of millions of years.


The procces of changing the hard parts of the remains of an animal or plant with minerals?

The process you are referring to is fossilization. Fossilization occurs when the hard parts of an organism, such as bones or shells, are replaced by minerals over time. This preserves the organism's structure and allows us to study ancient life forms.


What term is applied to fossils that have turned into stone?

fossilization... Petrified. ya'ass.


What are the different types of fossilization that can occur?

Cast, imprint, amber, and frozen