Question

question 4 of 20
environmental conditions either facilitate or do not facilitate fossilization. match each condition to the appropriate category.
facilitate fossilization
do not facilitate fossilization
answer bank
oxygen
erosion
gradual burial
no oxygen
no erosion
quick burial

Explanation:

• Facilitate: No oxygen slows decay; no erosion preserves remains; quick burial protects from damage.
• Do not facilitate: Oxygen accelerates decay; erosion destroys remains; gradual burial exposes to decay/erosion.

Answer:

Facilitate fossilization: no oxygen, no erosion, quick burial
Do not facilitate fossilization: oxygen, erosion, gradual burial