Fossil Formation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the 1st step of fossil formation?
A
As an animal dies, its skeleton settles on the ground and is buried by earth.
2
Q
What is the 2nd step of fossil formation?
A
Minerals crystalize inside the mould and a cast is formed.
3
Q
What is the 3rd step of fossil formation?
A
The sediment surrounding the skeleton thickens and begins to turn to stone.
4
Q
What is the 4th step of fossil formation?
A
The skeleton dissolves and a mould is formed.
5
Q
What is the 5th step of fossil formation?
A
The fossil is exposed on the earth’s surface.
