Question

Which steps are part of the process during the formation of molded fossils? Check all that apply.PLEASE!

Sediment hardens into rock.
Sediment is eroded from rock.
Organisms are buried under sediment.
Organisms' shapes are preserved in rock.
Organisms' soft tissues and bones are preserved.

Answer 1

Sediment hardens into rock.  √

Sediment is eroded from rock.  

Organisms are buried under sediment.  √

Organisms' shapes are preserved in rock.  √

Organisms' soft tissues and bones are preserved.

Explanation:

A mold fossil is a type of fossil that is formed when an organism dies and is buried in sediment such as sand or clay, the sediment hardens to rock and the organism decomposes leaving an empty space or an imprint in the rock.

Answer 2

Organisms are buried under sediment.  

Organisms' shapes are preserved in rock.  

Sediment hardens into rock.