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Which of the following statements is true?

Option: 1

The process of formation of fossils is known as fossilization


Option: 2

The study of fossils is known as palaeontology


Option: 3

Fossils are found is sedimentary rock generally

 


Option: 4

All of these


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Fossilization -

It is a process of formation of fossils

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During the formation of sedimentary rocks, the dead animals get carried to sea and sink down and get burried in the rocks. This cuts off oxygen and prevents decay. Slow decay leave only hard parts including bones , teeth, shells etc to form impressions, moulds, casts etc with the hardening of mud and sand.

 

Correct option is 4

 

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