Which of the following statements is true?
The process of formation of fossils is known as fossilization
The study of fossils is known as palaeontology
Fossils are found is sedimentary rock generally
All of these
Fossilization -
It is a process of formation of fossils
- wherein
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