Among the environments listed below, in which are fossils MOST likely to form?
A)desert
B)tropical rainforest
C)tundra
D)shallow lake bed
E)fast-flowing creek

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Fossils are most likely to form in environments where sediments can easily cover and protect the organism's remains, such as in shallow lake beds where layers of fine sediment can accumulate and preserve fossils. The other environments listed (desert, tropical rainforest, tundra, and fast-flowing creek) are less likely to preserve fossils due to factors such as high temperatures, rapid erosion, or lack of sediment deposition.

Among the Environments Listed Below, in Which Are Fossils MOST