2. Which of the following statements about fossils is least accurate?

A. Fossils are mostly from the hard parts of organisms.

B. Fossils are found in sedimentary rock.

C. Soft body parts are often found along with the hard parts of fossils.

D. In general, the older a fossil is, the deeper it is buried.

E. The fossil record indicates that life has generally progressed from simple to more complex

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Porter Hunter

Biology

29 October, 10:05

2. Which of the following statements about fossils is least accurate?

A. Fossils are mostly from the hard parts of organisms.

B. Fossils are found in sedimentary rock.

C. Soft body parts are often found along with the hard parts of fossils.

D. In general, the older a fossil is, the deeper it is buried.

E. The fossil record indicates that life has generally progressed from simple to more complex

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Answers (2)

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Amber Pittman · Answer 1

C

Explanation:

As time progresses soft body materials get eaten away by soil organisms, or simply degrade.

Alden Lang · Answer 2

I think it is A

Explanation:

The other ones appear to be all true. And they would not be able to know if Raptors had feathers if fossils only formed from the hard part of the animal.