Question

1. select the environment most likely to encourage the fossilization of a resident organism. jungle desert relatively shallow ocean inland lake

Explanation:

Fossilization is more likely in environments where organisms can be quickly buried by sediment to prevent decomposition. A relatively shallow ocean has sediment - rich areas where dead organisms can be rapidly covered. Jungles have high decomposition rates due to abundant decomposers. Deserts have less sediment deposition in many areas (though some desert basins can have sediment, but overall not as conducive as shallow ocean). Inland lakes can have some fossilization, but relatively shallow oceans (with constant sediment supply from rivers, tides etc.) are more favorable for the rapid burial needed for fossilization.

Answer:

Relatively shallow ocean