More Detailed Explanation of Fossil Formation 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyEvolutionIGCSEAQA Created by: Nicole DCreated on: 24-02-14 16:31 More Detailed Explanation of Fossil Formation 7 Stages 1 of 8 1. Dead remains of organisms may fall into the lake / sea and become buried 2 of 8 2. Anaerobic and low temperatures prevail 3 of 8 3. Hard parts of skeleton / plant tissues may persist and become impregnated by minerals, hardening them 4 of 8 4. Remains become compressed in layers of sedimentary rock 5 of 8 5. After millions of years, upthrust may bring rocks to the surface and they become eroded 6 of 8 6. Land movements may expose fossils 7 of 8 7. Some are discovered by chance, but most will never be found 8 of 8
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