Question

1. using the information in the article, describe one way a fossil can form.

Explanation:

One common way a fossil can form is through permineralization. When an organism is buried quickly, minerals from groundwater seep into the pores of the organism's hard - parts (like bones or shells). These minerals gradually replace the organic material, creating a fossil that preserves the shape and some details of the original organism.

Answer:

Through permineralization, where minerals from groundwater seep into and replace the organic material of an organism's hard - parts after it is quickly buried.