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What environments would most likely NOT contain fossils. sediment deposited in a riverbed a thick deposit of dried mud layers of sand that accumulate over thousands of years in?
the answer is cooled magma
Which would be most likely to be rich in fossils eroding hillsides deserts polar ice caps or bed of former shallow sea?
eroding hillsides
In which type of rock are fossils least likely to occur?
Fossils would not likely be found in rock other than limestone, sandstone, and shale, or rock such as marble that has morphed from these sedimentary rocks. Fossils can basically be find in most Sedimentary rocks, but not in Igneous rocks because they are formed in volcanoes.
Would you be less likely to find fossils in metamorphic rock than a sedimentary rock?
Metamorphic rock can contain fossils, but since these rocks form under intense heat and pressure where stone flows something like taffy, the fossils will be highly degraded and distorted.Sedimentary rock forms when layers of silt are Why_are_you_less_likely_to_find_fossils_in_metamorphic_rock_than_sedimentary_rockon the bottom of a body of water. When conditions are right, layers form quickly and are not disturbed and little oxygen is present, dead creatures that fall on that bottom can become entombed in preserved at the layers are increasingly compressed, eventually cementing into rock.
Why are fossils most likely to be found in sedimentary rock samples?
Most fossils are found in sedimentary rock, because igneous and metamorphic rock undergo great heat and pressure when forming, where as sedimentary rocks undergo much less pressure and heat to form, better preserving the fossil
Which most likely would contain fossils?
sedimentary bedrock
Which rocks would most likely contain a fossil in rock and minrol?
Sedimentary rocks, such as shale, sandstone, and limestone, are most likely to contain fossils. These rocks form from the accumulation of sediment and often preserve the remains of plants and animals. Fossils are less commonly found in igneous and metamorphic rocks, as these rocks form from molten material and intense pressure and heat, which usually destroy any existing fossils.
Which of the following rocks would most likely contain a fossil sandstone granite marble or basalt?
Sandstone is the rock type most likely to contain fossils, as it is formed from compacted grains of sand that can preserve the shapes of organisms. Granite, marble, and basalt are less likely to contain fossils, as they are formed through processes that typically do not preserve organic remains.
What kind of bedrock would you find in in Karst Topography?
karst topography will contain mostly easily erodable bedrock, such as limestone and dolomite.
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.
Why are marine fossils not found I found in the bedrock of mountains?
Marine fossils are typically not found in the bedrock of mountains because these fossils originate from organisms that lived in ocean environments. Over geological time, tectonic processes can uplift oceanic crust, but if a mountain was formed from continental crust or underwent significant erosion, the marine sediments may have been removed or altered. Additionally, if the area was never underwater, it would not have marine fossils. Thus, the presence of marine fossils in mountain bedrock is contingent upon past geological conditions that allowed for marine life to exist in that location.
What kind of rock would be most likely to find a fossil sandstone or marble?
Sandstone. Sandstone is a sedimentary rock - which is the only type of rock which can contain fossils.
What layer of rock would you most likely find a fossil?
Is at the bottom of course! Since sedimentary rock is formed when layers build up and then harden. So the younger would be at the top.!
Would an evaporate rock be likely to have fossils in it?
Yes
What might sedimentary rock contain that igneous rocks would not?
FOSSILS.
What landscape feature is most likely to be formed from a bedrock layer that is resistant to erosion?
A ridge or a cliff would be most likely to form from a bedrock layer that is resistant to erosion. These features are created when surrounding softer rock is worn away, leaving the harder bedrock exposed.
ARE Fossils always found in igneous rocks?
No, fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks rather than igneous rocks. Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and lithification of sediments, making them more likely to preserve fossils due to their layered nature. Igneous rocks, on the other hand, form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock and are less likely to contain fossils.
