Please check my answers.
1) Fossils are the ______.
a. oldest layers of rock in a region
b. remains or traces of prehistoric life. (my answer)
c. objects that people of long ago left behind as artifacts.
2) In what type of rocks are most fossils found?
a. sedimentary rocks (my answer)
b. igneous rocks
c. metamorphic rocks
d. none of the above.
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Omg im so dumb i know what they are sorry for the waste of time
1) Your answer for the first question is correct. Fossils are indeed the remains or traces of prehistoric life. They can include the preserved remains of plants, animals, or other organisms.
To arrive at this answer, you could have considered the definitions and characteristics of fossils. Fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks, and their presence provides evidence of past life on Earth. The option "oldest layers of rock in a region" (a) refers to the concept of stratigraphy, which is related to the age of rock layers but does not specifically describe fossils. The option "objects that people of long ago left behind as artifacts" (c) describes archeological artifacts, which are not necessarily related to fossils.
2) Your answer for the second question is also correct. Most fossils are indeed found in sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rocks are created from layers of sediment (such as sand, mud, or organic matter) that accumulate over time and eventually harden. Fossils are typically preserved within the layers of sedimentary rocks due to the processes of fossilization, such as burial and mineralization.
To arrive at this answer, you could have considered the processes involved in fossil formation. Fossils are often formed through the gradual accumulation and layering of sediment, which can trap and preserve organic material. Igneous rocks (b) are formed from solidified lava or magma and are less likely to contain fossils. Metamorphic rocks (c) are formed from the alteration of existing rocks through heat and pressure and are generally not conducive to fossil preservation. The option "none of the above" (d) would be incorrect in this case, as most fossils are indeed found in sedimentary rocks.