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which type of rock are fossils found? igneous metamorphic sedimentary

Question

which type of rock are fossils found? igneous metamorphic sedimentary

Explanation:

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Sedimentary rocks form from sediment accumulation. Fossils are often preserved in these rocks as organisms get trapped in sediment layers over time. Igneous rocks form from magma/lava (high heat destroys fossils), and metamorphic rocks form under high - pressure and temperature (altering or destroying fossils). So, fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks.

Answer:

Sedimentary