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What types of stones are most likely to contain fossils?
There are three basic types of rock; sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Igneous rocks are formed by volcanic action and don't contain fossils. Sedimentary rocks are formed, usually under water, by eroded material accumulating. Metamorphic rocks are formed when sedimentary rocks are changed by heating and/or pressure. From this, you can see that sedimentary rocks are the most likely to contain fossils, although metamorphic rocks also can contain fossils. Any sedimentary rock can contain fossils, but some make fossil hunting easier. Shales and mudstones are particularly good; chalk is pretty much entirely made of fossils - it's formed of skeletons of small organisms, but its difficult to see the individual fossils.
Why are most fossils formed in sediments laid down under water?
because the sand at the bottom of eg. river is moving so if something dies in it it's cover much quicker then a dead animal on land
Sedimentary rocks that formed organically typically contain what?
Sedimentary rocks that formed organically typically contain calcite. Fossils are most likely to be found in sedimentary rocks.
What are the most common precambrian fossils called?
The most common Precambrian fossils are stromatolites. These are layered structures formed by the growth of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, in shallow water environments. Stromatolites are important in understanding early life on Earth.
Does igneous sedimentary and metamorphic rocks contain fossils?
No. In general, there are no fossils in igneous or metamorphic rocks, because the high heat and pressure involved would destroy any fossils. Fossils are almost always found in sedimentary rock.
Where would you find most fossils?
well,you sometimes find fossils under the sands and they were alive but now dead
In what type of rack do most fossils form?
Most fossils form in sedimentary rock, which is formed from layers of sediment that build up over time. This process preserves the remains of plants and animals, creating fossils.
Why do you thank fossils are found near areas where there used to be water?
because most fossils are sea creatures, that are by the sea :)
Fossils are most often found in?
sand or under ground doesnt matter
Where most sedimentary rocks formed under water?
Yes. Sediment forms under water, generally. Igneous rock, by comparison, forms in the crust and is upthrust by volcanic activity, for example.
Are most sedimentary rocks formed under water?
Yes, most sedimentary rocks are formed under water. They are commonly created through processes like erosion, transportation, and deposition of sediments in water bodies such as oceans, rivers, and lakes. Over time, these sediments become compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rocks.
Plant and animal fossils are most often found in metamorphic rock?
Actually, plant and animal fossils are most commonly found in sedimentary rocks rather than metamorphic rocks. This is because sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compression of sediments that can entomb and preserve plant and animal remains over time. Metamorphic rocks, on the other hand, are formed from the alteration of existing rocks under high pressure and temperature conditions, which usually destroys any fossils present.
