A mold forms when minerals replace all or part of an organism.
True
false
I believe it is true
the answer is actually false, you guys are thinking of a cast fossil.
I agree.
i agree with ms.sue and you^.^
me too
I don't know what the answer really is.... but I think wolfgirl is correct on this one because in one of my lessons this was about cast fossils so ill go with false ._.
soooooooo im going with true bc more pees did it
You are correct! A mold does indeed form when minerals replace all or part of an organism. To arrive at this answer, we can break down the question into two parts:
1. What is a mold?
A mold, in the context of fossils, refers to a type of preservation where minerals fill in the void left behind by an organism. It is different from a cast, which is formed when minerals fill in a cavity or impression of an organism.
2. How does a mold form?
A mold forms through a process called mineralization. This occurs when a dead organism, such as a shell or bone, is buried in sediment over a long period of time. Groundwater carrying dissolved minerals slowly seeps into the empty spaces left by the decaying organic material. Over time, these minerals precipitate and harden, filling the void and creating a mold of the original organism.
Therefore, based on this explanation, your answer that "a mold forms when minerals replace all or part of an organism" is indeed true. Well done!