Which factor increases an organism's chance of becoming a fossil?
A)being buried soon after death
B)having soft body features
C)being in an environment that facilitates decay
D)All organisms have an equal chance of being fossilized.

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Being buried soon after death helps to prevent decomposition and exposure to elements and scavengers, increasing the chances for fossilization. Soft body features (B) typically do not preserve well, and being in an environment that facilitates decay (C) would also hinder fossilization. D is also incorrect as some organisms have better chances of being preserved than others.

Which Factor Increases an Organism's Chance of Becoming a Fossil