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Fossils are found nearly exclusively in sedimentary rock because these rocks form from the accumulation of sediment, which can include organic materials and remains of living organisms. The conditions in sedimentary environments, such as riverbeds, lakes, and ocean floors, facilitate the burial and preservation of these remains, protecting them from decay and destruction. In contrast, igneous and metamorphic rocks are formed under conditions that typically destroy fossils due to high heat and pressure. Thus, sedimentary rocks provide the ideal setting for fossilization.

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What type of rocks have fossils found in them?

Fossils are nearly always found in some type of sedimentary rock. Limestone is a sedimentary rock which very commonly contains fossils, as is coal.


Why are places with more sedimentary rock better places for fossil hunting?

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no, fossils are found only in sedimentary rock.


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Do sedimantry rocks have seashells?

Not necessarily. While nearly all fossils, including seashells, are found in sedimentary rock, most sedimentary rock does not contain fossils. Even then, those fossils will not necessarily be seashells. If you do find a rock with seashells, though, you can be pretty much guaranteed that it is sedimentary.


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Sedimentary rock is where we look for fossils.


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.


Most fossils are found and what type of rock?

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Are fossils found in sedimentary rock?

Yes.


What fossils is not found in sedimentary rocks?

Amber.


Are fossils found in the sedimentary rock?

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Where are some fossils found?

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