Question

which of the following would form an altered fossil? a. mummified b. tar pits c. frozen d. mineralized

Explanation:

Altered fossils are formed when the original organic material is replaced or altered. Mineralization is a process where minerals replace the original organic matter in an organism, thus altering it. Mummified, tar - pits, and frozen fossils are unaltered as the original organic material is preserved without significant chemical change.

Answer:

D. mineralized