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Sedimentary rocks can contain fossils because, unlike most igneous and metamorphic rocks, they form at temperatures and pressures that do not destroy fossil remains. Dead organisms can become sediments which may, under the right conditions, become sedimentary rock.
Igneous rock forms from magma; no chance for fossils to form there. Metamorphic rocks are other rock types that are changed by heat and pressure; their transformation and mineral reorganization causes very few fossils to be found there. Sedimentary rock can be formed from the accumulation of sediments and are often formed near ancient shores, basins, and lake beds. If an organism dies and is covered by sediments before being rotted or eaten by predatory organisms, it could eventually become part of the sedimentary layer that becomes rock.
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∙ 6y agoSedimentary rocks can contain fossils because, unlike most igneous and metamorphic rocks, they form at temperatures and pressures that do not destroy fossil remains. Dead organisms can become sediments which may, under the right conditions, become sedimentary rock.
Igneous rock forms from magma; no chance for fossils to form there. Metamorphic rocks are other rock types that are changed by heat and pressure; their transformation and mineral reorganization causes very few fossils to be found there. Sedimentary rock can be formed from the accumulation of sediments and are often formed near ancient shores, basins, and lake beds. If an organism dies and is covered by sediments before being rotted or eaten by predatory organisms, it could eventually become part of the sedimentary layer that becomes rock.
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∙ 11y agoFossils are the impression or trace of a living animal or plant, usually in the type of sediment they lived in or nearby. You would not find an animal or plant living in a molten lava flow or inside a working volcano so you don't find their fossils there.
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Are fossils found in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks?
no, fossils are found only in sedimentary rock.
Which type of rock is where fossils are found?
They are mostly found in Sedimentary Rocks
Fossils are most likely found in what rock?
No. They are usually found in sedimentary rock.
Most fossils are found and what type of rock?
Sedimentary
Why are fossils not found in other kinds of rock except sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock is when a fossil is found inside it.
Type of rock in which most fossils are found?
Sedimentary rock is where we look for fossils.
Are fossils found in sedimentary and metamorphic rocks?
no, fossils are found only in sedimentary rock.
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.
The kind of rock that you are most likely to find in fossils?
Fossils are most likely to be found in sedimentary rock.
Which type of rock is where fossils are found?
They are mostly found in Sedimentary Rocks
Fossils are most likely found in what rock?
No. They are usually found in sedimentary rock.
Fossils are usually found in?
sedimentary rock
Most fossils are found and what type of rock?
Sedimentary
Why are fossils not found in other kinds of rock except sedimentary rock?
Sedimentary rock is when a fossil is found inside it.
What sedimentary rock often has fossils?
Paleontologists are looking for fossils in sedimentary rock.
Are fossils found in sedimentary rock?
Yes.
Are fossils found in the sedimentary rock?
yes
