Question

Which type of rock contains fossils? Select the correct answer.(1 point)

Responses

metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous rock
metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous rock

metamorphic rock
metamorphic rock

igneous rock
igneous rock

sedimentary rock

Answer 1

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sedimentary rock

Answer 2

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The correct answer is sedimentary rock.

Answer 3

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The correct answer is sedimentary rock. Sedimentary rocks are formed by the accumulation of sediments over time, which can include fragments of plants, animals, and other organic matter. Fossils are often found in sedimentary rocks because they provide a record of past life forms. To determine the types of rock that contain fossils, you can study the rock cycle and the formation processes of different rock types. Sedimentary rocks form through processes such as weathering, erosion, deposition, and compaction. Fossils can be preserved in sedimentary rocks due to the relatively gentle conditions of their formation. On the other hand, metamorphic rocks are formed from the transformation of pre-existing rocks under high pressure and temperature, which generally destroys any fossils present. Igneous rocks, formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock, also rarely contain fossils because the intense heat involved would typically destroy any organic matter. Therefore, sedimentary rocks are the most likely type of rock to contain fossils.