Which of the following elements favors fossilization?
A) death in an isolated area
B) rapid burial
C) a bony skeleton
D) all of these elements favor fossilization
E) one or more of these is an element that does NOT favor fossilization

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All of these elements favor fossilization. Death in an isolated area protects the remains from being disturbed by scavengers or other natural processes. Rapid burial prevents scavengers and exposure to the elements. A bony skeleton is more likely to be preserved than soft tissue. Therefore, all of these factors increase the likelihood of fossilization.

Which of the Following Elements Favors Fossilization