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which type of environment is typically the best for forming fossils?
areas with lots of water,
lots of sediment, and
tons of high winds to
blow them around
hot, dry desert
conditions
areas with high winds
or strong currents to
move sediment
areas with lots of water,
lots of sediment, and
just the right
temperature
Fossil formation requires organisms to be buried quickly by sediment to avoid decay and erosion. Environments with abundant water and sediment allow for rapid burial, and stable temperatures slow decomposition. Dry deserts, windy/strong current areas either lack sufficient burial sediment or erode remains instead of preserving them.
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areas with lots of water, lots of sediment, and just the right temperature