question number 14 of 20 - earth science\nvolcanic ash has occasionally formed molds of animals. this occurs…

question number 14 of 20 - earth science\nvolcanic ash has occasionally formed molds of animals. this occurs when the ash covers the animal and -\nf enters the animals body cavity\nd hardens before the animal decays\nb mineralizes the animals bones\ni replaces the animals soft tissues

question number 14 of 20 - earth science\nvolcanic ash has occasionally formed molds of animals. this occurs when the ash covers the animal and -\nf enters the animals body cavity\nd hardens before the animal decays\nb mineralizes the animals bones\ni replaces the animals soft tissues

Answer

Brief Explanations:

Volcanic ash forms molds when it quickly hardens around an animal before the animal decays, preserving its shape.

Answer:

B. hardens before the animal decays